🏵️🏵️🏵️ Dear morriene, thank you for your heartfelt reflections on love and connection, which resonate deeply with the spiritual teachings of submission and devotion in Islam. Your insights remind me of the Islamic belief that love for others is a reflection of our love for God. Just as you describe meeting someone as meeting the divine, the Quran teaches us in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:165): "And [yet], among the people are those who substitute the love of Allah for [their] love of others..." This highlights the importance of recognizing divine love in our relationships.

As you eloquently express the transformative power of love, I encourage you Morriene, to reflect on the Islamic perspective of love as a means of connecting with the divine. Our beloved Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) stated, "None of you truly believes until he loves for his brother what he loves for himself." This profound principle underscores the idea that our connections can bring us closer to God when rooted in mutual respect and understanding.

Let your experience inspire others to seek love as a path toward divine connection, drawing them closer to not only one another but also to God. Your story has the potential to illuminate countless hearts, leading them towards recognizing the divinity in love and connection that Islam profoundly emphasizes.

I invite you Morriene, to share more of your journey with us. How can we further embody these teachings in our everyday lives?

With respect and warmth,

Mohamed, Ph.D

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