This Is Love presents the Islamic understanding of love through forty hadiths concerning love for Allah, His Messenger ﷺ and creation. Dr Ali Albarghouthi explores why love is essential to human life, how it can be nurtured, and how revelation distinguishes healthy love from distorted or harmful forms.
The book asks foundational questions: what should we love, how should we love it, and toward what end? It explains the indispensability of divine love, the central place of love in Islam, and the relationship between love, worship and following the Prophet ﷺ. It also considers love between people and the practical means by which mercy, care and healthy affection can spread through families and communities.
Alongside its positive teaching, the book examines distorted and toxic forms of attachment and clarifies common misunderstandings about love in Islam. The forty-hadith structure joins scriptural study with spiritual reflection, character development and guidance for everyday relationships.
Why this book is worth reading
- Studies forty Prophetic narrations through one coherent theme.
- Connects worship, character, relationships and emotional wellbeing.
- Offers substantial material for reflection, classes and study circles.
Who is it for?
Ideal for adult readers, couples, students of hadith and tazkiyah, teachers, and anyone seeking an Islamic framework for understanding love and relationships.
About the author
Dr Ali Albarghouthi is a teacher, khateeb and researcher. He holds a PhD in Religious Studies focused on the practice of Islamic law and lectures on Islamic spirituality, belief and everyday Muslim life.
Book details
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Author: Dr Ali Albarghouthi
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Publisher: Dakwah Corner Bookstore
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Binding: Paperback
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Pages: 484
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Edition: 3rd edition, 2025
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ISBN: 9789675699733
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Dimensions: 24 × 16 × 3 cm
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Weight: 720 g
