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is Allah Himself. The secret of the following verse in the
Qur’an is concealed in this reality:
“It is We Who created man, and We know what dark
suggestions his soul makes to him: for We are nearer to
him than (his) jugular vein.” (Surah Qaf: 16)
When a human being thinks that he has experience of his
original and actual body, and fails to remember that every
moment he experiences is actually experienced in the mind,
he cannot comprehend this important fact. If he takes his
brain to be “himself,” then the place that he accepts to be the
outside is 20-30 cm away from him. However, when he under-
stands that he merely deals with a copy of matter formed in
his brain, notions such as outside, inside, far or near lose their
meaning. Allah has encompassed him and He is “infinitely
close” to him.

31. Is the love of Allah not sufficient? Is fear of
Allah a must?
According to the Qur’an, true love requires respect and
avoiding things of which Allah does not approve. When we
look at the lives and actions of people who believe that love
alone is enough, we see that they are not steadfast on the
point mentioned above. However, a person who loves Allah
sincerely, primarily follows His commands strictly, avoids the
things He prohibits and is guided towards actions of which He
approves. He shows his love by seeking our Lord’s approval
at every moment of his life by his deep respect for, trust in,
obedience and loyalty to Him.