Islamic quotes about love beautifully illustrate how love transcends mere emotion, embodying devotion to Allah, compassion for others, and harmony in relationships. Rooted in the Quran and Hadith, these timeless teachings emphasize kindness, patience, and mercy, fostering unity and a deeper connection to faith. Whether it’s love for Allah, the Prophet (PBUH), or humanity, Islam portrays love as a spiritual virtue that enriches the heart and soul.
- “But those who believe are stronger in love for Allah.” (Quran 2:165)
- “Whoever loves for Allah, hates for Allah, gives for Allah, and withholds for Allah, has perfected their faith.” (Abu Dawood, Tirmidhi)
- “Indeed, my prayer, my rites of sacrifice, my living and my dying are for Allah, Lord of the worlds.” (Quran 6:162)
- “None of you will have faith till he loves me more than his father, his children, and all mankind.” (Sahih Bukhari, Sahih Muslim)
- “You will not enter Paradise until you believe, and you will not believe until you love one another.” (Sahih Muslim)
- “None of you truly believes until he loves for his brother what he loves for himself.” (Sahih Bukhari, Sahih Muslim)
- “Spread peace between yourselves and love one another.” (Sahih Muslim)
- “They are clothing for you, and you are clothing for them.” (Quran 2:187)
- “And of His signs is that He created for you from yourselves mates that you may find tranquility in them, and He placed between you affection and mercy.” (Quran 30:21)
- “The most complete of the believers in faith are those with the best character and who are most kind to their families.” (Tirmidhi)
- “Be merciful to those on earth, and the One above the heavens will have mercy upon you.” (Tirmidhi)
- “A Muslim is the brother of a Muslim. He does not wrong him or abandon him.” (Sahih Bukhari, Sahih Muslim)
- “Smiling in your brother’s face is an act of charity.” (Tirmidhi)
- “The best of you are those who are best to their wives.” (Tirmidhi)
- “Every act of kindness is charity.” (Sahih Bukhari)
- “Say, [O Muhammad], ‘If you should love Allah, then follow me, so Allah will love you and forgive you your sins. And Allah is Forgiving and Merciful.'” (Quran 3:31)
- “Whoever obeys the Messenger has obeyed Allah.” (Quran 4:80)
- “Allah is gentle and loves gentleness in all matters.” (Sahih Bukhari, Sahih Muslim)
- “The best among you are those who have the best manners and character.” (Sahih Bukhari, Sahih Muslim)
- “Indeed, Allah loves those who rely upon Him.” (Quran 3:159)
- “Allah loves those who purify themselves.” (Quran 2:222)
- “And let them pardon and overlook. Would you not like that Allah should forgive you? And Allah is Forgiving and Merciful.” (Quran 24:22)
- “Whoever loves to meet Allah, Allah loves to meet him.” (Sahih Bukhari, Sahih Muslim)
- “Allah loves those who fight in His cause in a row as though they are a [single] structure joined firmly.” (Quran 61:4)
- “And We have enjoined upon man [care] for his parents. His mother carried him, [increasing her] in weakness upon weakness, and his weaning is in two years. Be grateful to Me and to your parents; to Me is the [final] destination.” (Quran 31:14)
- “The believers are but brothers, so make settlement between your brothers.” (Quran 49:10)
- “The strong believer is better and more beloved to Allah than the weak believer, while there is good in both.” (Sahih Muslim)
- “Do not underestimate any good deed, even meeting your brother with a cheerful face.” (Sahih Muslim)
- “Give gifts, for they strengthen love.” (Tirmidhi)
- “Indeed, Allah loves those who act justly.” (Quran 49:9)
- “Do not let the hatred of a people prevent you from being just. Be just; that is nearer to righteousness.” (Quran 5:8)
- “And they give food in spite of love for it to the needy, the orphan, and the captive.” (Quran 76:8)
- “Kind speech and forgiveness are better than charity followed by injury. And Allah is Free of need and Forbearing.” (Quran 2:263)
- “Whoever is kind, Allah will be kind to him; therefore, be kind to man on the earth. He who is in heaven will show mercy on you.” (Abu Dawood, Tirmidhi)
- “Allah loves those who turn to Him in repentance and loves those who purify themselves.” (Quran 2:222)
- “Indeed, the most beloved of you to me is the one who has the best character.” (Sahih Bukhari)
- “The best house among the Muslims is the house in which orphans are well-treated.” (Ibn Majah)
- “He who takes care of an orphan, whether he is his relative or a stranger, will be in Paradise with me like these two [fingers].” (Sahih Bukhari)
- “And be patient, for indeed, Allah does not allow to be lost the reward of those who do good.” (Quran 11:115)
- “Whoever humbles himself for the sake of Allah, Allah will elevate him in status.” (Muslim, Abu Dawood)
- “Allah loves those who seek knowledge.” (Tirmidhi)
- “The ink of the scholar is more sacred than the blood of the martyr.” (Hadith)
- “And We have enjoined upon man [care] for his parents. His mother carried him, [increasing her] in weakness upon weakness.” (Quran 31:14)
- “The pleasure of Allah is in the pleasure of the parents, and the displeasure of Allah is in the displeasure of the parents.” (Tirmidhi)
- “Whoever guides someone to goodness will have a reward like one who did it.” (Sahih Muslim)
- “The most beloved deeds to Allah are those that are most consistent, even if small.” (Sahih Bukhari)
- “The example of the believers in their affection, mercy, and compassion for each other is that of a body. When any limb aches, the whole body reacts with sleeplessness and fever.” (Sahih Muslim)
- “Do not envy one another, do not hate one another, do not turn away from one another, but rather be servants of Allah as brothers.” (Sahih Bukhari, Sahih Muslim)
- “Say, [O Muhammad], ‘If you should love Allah, then follow me, so Allah will love you and forgive you your sins. And Allah is Forgiving and Merciful.'” (Quran 3:31)
- “Whoever loves me will be with me in Paradise.” (Tirmidhi)
- “If you are grateful, I will surely increase you [in favor].” (Quran 14:7)
- “Richness is not having many possessions, but richness is being content with oneself.” (Sahih Bukhari, Sahih Muslim)
- “Indeed, with hardship [will be] ease.” (Quran 94:6)
- “Bear with patience whatever befalls you.” (Quran 31:17)
- “Live in this world as if you are a traveler or a wayfarer.” (Sahih Bukhari)
- “This world is temporary, so love Allah and focus on the Hereafter.” (Hadith)
- “If a Muslim plants a tree or sows seeds, and then a bird, or a person, or an animal eats from it, it is regarded as a charitable gift.” (Sahih Bukhari)
- “Do not waste, for Allah does not like the wasteful.” (Quran 6:141)
