Understanding True Love

Living in these times of Fitnah, one great scourge, which is also a sign of Qiyamah, is Zina (fornication and adultery). For many, socialising with the opposite gender has become a norm, despite it being a clear prohibition in Islam. Grave sins such as lustful glances, pornography, courting before marriage, fornication, adultery, abortion, etc. have become so common. Hazrat Maulana Yunus Patel Saheb would discuss these weaknesses and spell out their harms – so that the heart can be purified of false love and the heart’s attention can be re-directed to the Only True Beloved, Allah Ta’ala.

This book is a compilation of encouraging advices taken from different talks and lessons of Hazrat Maulana (rahmatullah alayh), as well as extracts from a few of Hazrat Maulana’s books. The first chapter has been compiled from lessons that were given at the Madrasah. Hazrat Maulana was always keen to share the teachings of his respected Shaykh. As such, many advices herein are those of Hazrat Maulana Hakeem Muhammad Akhtar Saheb (rahmatullah alayh). Insha-Allah, their noble teachings will be a means for all of us – young and old – giving up all sins and becoming true and sincere lovers of Allah Ta’ala.