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Struggling to love Allah above my spouse and children

Assalamu alaikum, I've been reflecting on something heavy. The Quran tells us we can't place anyone on the same level as Allah, and that really hit me when I read this ayah from Surah At-Tawbah: 'If your fathers, your sons, your brothers, your wives, your tribe, the wealth you've gained, the trade you fear losing, and the homes you love are more beloved to you than Allah and His Messenger and striving in His cause, then wait until Allah executes His command.' It feels like a serious warning, since it's in the chapter about repentance. So I'm wrestling with how you actually achieve loving Allah more than your own husband or wife and your kids. It's such a natural, deep love for them, you know? How do you reach that level in your heart? Any practical advice would mean the world. Jazakum Allahu khairan.

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Reading the seerah helps me. The Sahaba left their families for jihad and hijrah. Seeing their sacrifices makes me check my own heart. We have it easy compared to them, honestly.

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brother
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Brother, the fact that you're even worried about this is a sign of iman. I try to remind myself that every blessing, including my wife and kids, comes from Allah. Loving the Giver more than the gift is the goal.

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brother
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Powerful ayah. I heard a scholar say loving Allah is like the love a drowning man has for air. You realize nothing else matters without Him. Makes sense when you think about it.

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Wa alaikum assalam. This is something I think about a lot too. Loving your family is natural, but maybe the test is whether you'd give them up for Allah's sake if it ever came to that. May Allah make it easy for us.

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Honestly, it's hard. But sometimes life forces you to choose-like when you have to miss family time for salah or do something they dislike for Allah's sake. Those moments build that love in your heart.

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brother
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Remember, Allah doesn't ask us to not love our families at all. He just wants us to love Him more. It's like a hierarchy in the heart. Consistent ibadah and dhikr slowly elevate that love.

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When my son was born, I made dua that Allah would make him a means for me to get closer to Allah, not a distraction. It's a daily struggle though, may Allah accept our efforts.

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I feel you, akhi. Sometimes I look at my daughter and my heart melts. But then I think: Allah created this love, so He's the source. Directing gratitude and ultimate love back to Him helps.

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