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Love of Allah

Abu Hurayrah reported: "The Messenger of Allah (saas) observed:
'You shall not enter Paradise so long as you do not affirm belief (in
all those things that are the articles of faith), and you will not be-
lieve as long as you do not love one another. Should I direct you to
a thing that, if you do, will foster love among you: (the practice of
paying salutation to one another by saying) as-salamu alaikum.'"
(Sahih Muslim)

To Be Patient

The Qur'an reminds us that "people are prone to selfish greed"
(Surat an-Nisa', 128). Thus, we must strive to protect ourselves from

such negative character traits so that we can attain the high morals
befitting Paradise. However, despite this, people make mistakes.
People who are trying to live lives of genuine love and friendship
should not forget this fact. They must be very patient and forgiving
toward those who they love, be patient when their friends do some-
thing wrong, and attempt to compensate for their shortcomings, for
only those who are patient and unselfish can love and be loved.
Patience strengthens and develops mutual
love and tolerance. Believers rely on each

other and, because they are believers
and respect one another, bear each
other's mistakes with toler-
ance and forgiveness.

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