By Dr. Asrin, M.Pd.
Ramadan is a living testament to how deeply Allah loves His servants. With the arrival of this sacred month, the gates of mercy are thrown wide open. Rewards are multiplied, and sincere worshipers find forgiveness for their past sins. This is a true reflection of divine love—one we should cherish and be grateful for.
As His servants, we must understand that Allah’s love isn’t just a poetic concept. It is a divine gift reserved for those who truly strive to draw closer to Him. One teaching that has always inspired me is the concept of al-mahabbah—love for Allah—as explained by Imam Al-Ghazali. According to him, loving Allah is the highest level of worship. Without love, acts of devotion can become hollow rituals. But with love, every prayer, every step, every small deed takes on deep meaning.
In the Qur’an, Allah says: “If you love Allah, then Allah will forgive your sins.” (Ali Imran: 31). Think about that. Pure love for Allah alone can lead to forgiveness. But this love can’t just stay in our hearts—it must be shown in our actions. Ramadan is the perfect time to prove that love. Through prayer, reading the Qur’an, standing in night worship, and doing good, we show our sincerity to the One we love.
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ also said, “Whoever feels joy at the arrival of Ramadan will have their sins forgiven.” Just feeling joy is enough to earn forgiveness—imagine how much more when that joy is expressed through genuine worship and dedication. Isn’t that the essence of true love?
Still, we must be honest with ourselves: earning Allah’s love is not easy. It takes effort, struggle, and sacrifice. There is no love without effort. We need asbab—reasons and pathways—that make us worthy of His love. And Ramadan is one of the greatest asbab Allah has given us.
So don’t let this opportunity pass you by. Ramadan isn’t just about abstaining from food and drink—it’s about planting the seeds of love for Allah in our hearts. The habits we form during this month should carry on after it ends. Don't love Allah only during Ramadan—love Him always. Because real love lasts through all seasons.
May we all become among those whom Allah loves, and may this Ramadan open the door to His forgiveness and mercy. Ameen.
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