Yuhibbunahum Kahubbillah Wallazina Amanuu Ashaddu Hubban Lillah Albaqarah 165 ~upd~ Jun 2026

Thirdly, this "strength" is demonstrated through sacrifice. True love is proven by what one is willing to give up. The believer, out of love for Allah, suppresses their ego, restrains their desires, and sacrifices their time and wealth for His sake. While the polytheist may sacrifice for an idol, they do so out of fear or cultural habit. The believer sacrifices out of a deep, conscious yearning and gratitude, making their love more potent and transformative.

When faced with a choice between a forbidden worldly gain (which pleases the ego) and a commandment of God, the believer chooses Allah. Thirdly, this "strength" is demonstrated through sacrifice

If that supreme love belongs to Allah, then: While the polytheist may sacrifice for an idol,

Thus, the verse establishes a clear hierarchy: If that supreme love belongs to Allah, then:

A superficial reading might cause a reader to ask: "Does Islam forbid loving my parents, my spouse, or my children?" Absolutely not. The Quran is full of love: love between spouses is a sign of Allah (30:21); kindness to parents is obligatory (17:23); love for the Prophet (ﷺ) is a condition of faith (Bukhari).

Surah Al-Baqarah Ayat 165 (2:165 Quran) With Tafsir - My Islam