We often love someone not for who they truly are, but for how they make us feel. And we do the same with the Creator! Does unconditional love exists? From my perspective, love is measured not by reward or fear, but by the sincerity of the heart. Let’s talk about it more.
Blog post summary:
- Powerful Poetry that can change your life – A Whisper from the Mosque
- We are selfish – A Question About Our Unconditional Love
- The Story: Musa and the Shepherd
- Unconditional love exists when you make Allah Your Closest Friend
- What Is Love? unconditional love exists in the nature
- Conditional vs. Unconditional Love
- Piya: The Beloved Who Brings You Closer to God and unconditional love exists
- Plato’s Ladder of Love: From Physical Attraction to Unconditional Beauty
- The Atomic Secret of Love: How Unconditional Love Exists
A Whisper from the Mosque: Does Unconditional Love Exist?
کمال کا شکوہ کیا آج مسجد میں خدا نے
مانگنے ہی آتے ہو، کبھی ملنے بھی آیا کرو
English Translation
Today, inside the silence of the mosque, God seemed to whisper a gentle complaint:
“You always come here to ask for things… Sometimes come just to meet Me.”
It is a quiet, gentle reminder: how often do we approach God only when we need something? How rarely do we come just to be near Him, just to share our hearts? Does unconditional love exists?
A Question About Our Unconditional Love
Sometimes I pause and ask myself: are humans capable of pure, selfless love? The one we call unconditional love? We say we love people. We say we love God. But is it always love, or is it often calculated, motivated by reward or fear?
Imagine if Allah said:
“There is no Hell. There is no Paradise. No reward. No punishment. Live however you wish.”
Would we still bow our heads in prayer? Would we still whisper His name in the quiet night, simply because He is worthy of love? It is uncomfortable to admit, but most of us know the answer.
Worship, Fear, or Gratitude Alone: Does Unconditional Love Exists?
عبادت کرتے ہیں جو لوگ جنت کی تمنا میں
عبادت تو نہیں ہے، ایک طرح کی وہ تجارت ہےجو ڈر کے نارِ دوزخ سے خدا کا نام لیتے ہیں
عبادت کیا؟ وہ خالی بزدلانہ ایک خدمت ہےمگر جب شکرِ نعمت میں جھکتا ہے بندے کا سر
1وہ سچی بندگی ہے، ایک شریفانہ اطاعت ہے
English Translation
Those who worship only for the hope of Paradise
that is not truly worship; it is a kind of trade.
Those who remember God only out of fear of Hell
that is not devotion either; it is merely fearful service.
But when a servant bows his head in gratitude for blessings
that is true worship, a noble and sincere act of obedience.
This poem is a mirror: it asks us to examine our motivations. Are we serving God for what we get or because He is deserving of our love? From this perspective, our love is not unconditional. So, does unconditional love exists?
The Shepherd’s Strange Prayer: Unconditional Love exists if you have the right eyes
One day, Prophet Musa (peace be upon him) was traveling toward Mount Sinai to speak with Allah. Along the way, he saw a shepherd praying in a very unusual way:
“O God, where are You?
I want to comb Your hair,
wash Your feet,
sew Your clothes,
bring You milk.
I love You so much!”
Musa (AS) was shocked and said:
“You cannot speak about Allah like this! He is beyond all these things.” The shepherd’s heart broke, and most probably he felt ashamed. Later, when Musa spoke with Allah, Allah said:
“O Musa, why did you push My servant away?
I do not look at words. I look at the heart.
Every soul has its own way of loving Me.”2
Read that again: “I look at the heart.” This is Allah. The Creator of love itself. If you have the right eyes to see Allah/ God/ Bhagwan etc, then you can find unconditional love. So, with right eyes, unconditional love exists.
If you want to know how to see God? Here you go, click on the link below:
When Love Seeks a Glimpse of the Infinite – Seeing God
Unconditional love exists when you make Allah Your Closest Friend
Think about how you speak with your best friends. You laugh with them, share small stories, even talk about things that don’t matter. So why can’t we speak to Allah like that?
“Allah… today I met my old friend.”
“Allah… today I felt happy.”
“Allah… today I felt lost.”
Simple words. Honest words. Human words. Because Allah is not distant. He listens. He is the truest friend, never tired, never distracted and He has always time to listen to you. Who loves you unconditionally. He gives and provides for you even when you don’t pray to Him. So, from God frame of reference, unconditional love exists.
What Is Love? unconditional love exists in the nature
Love is one of the most complex and abstract aspects of human existence. It cannot be measured, confined, or strictly defined. What love means to me may be entirely different from what it means to you. Its meaning is multidimensional, constantly evolving, and deeply personal. Yet one thing is certain: love is what makes us human. It is the force that animates our hearts, the spark that initiates life itself, and perhaps even the unseen cause of the beginning of this universe.
Unfortunately, society has often misunderstood what love truly is, influenced by Bollywood, Hollywood, and popular culture. One of the most misleading notions is “love at first sight.” What does that even mean? Loving someone solely because of their appearance is not love, it is conditional attraction. What happens when wrinkles appear or physical beauty fades? Will that love vanish? Most likely, it will, because it was never unconditional to begin with. Conditional love depends on external factors: appearance, wealth, status, or material possessions (factors that will end with this world).
Conditional vs. Unconditional Love
Conditional love is transactional. It is the love that says, “I love you because of what you give me, what you look like, or what you offer.” Unconditional love, on the other hand, transcends all these factors. It does not depend on beauty, wealth, or circumstance. Unconditional love arises naturally from the heart. Love someone simply because they exist. Love them for who they are, not for what they provide. And that is why, even though you couldn’t have them in your life, you pray for their happiness. A lover prays that they find someone who loves them even more than he do.
True love is a journey. At first, we experience love in the world around us: the warmth of family, the care of friends, the innocence of animals, the beauty of flowers, clouds, and trees. Then, as we grow, we discover love in another human being, in their presence, their spirit, and the joy they bring. If this love is unconditional, it draws us closer not only to that person but also to God, the Creator of the universe.
The Transformative Power of Love – unconditional love exists
Love transforms as we evolve. From the first innocent experiences of affection in childhood, to the love we feel for people, and ultimately, to the love we cultivate for God, its form and magnitude change. Unconditional love is the bridge that connects human relationships to the Divine. When you encounter a true Wali, a friend of Allah, their presence and guidance bring you closer to God. Through them, you glimpse the essence of divine love and discover the best version of yourself.
And this is how I believe we can find our inner self. We can say that unconditional love exists when we connect with the Divine, regardless of any reward or punishment. Unconditional love exists when we remove all conditions from our love for that person. Believe me, you will enjoy life.
Piya: The Beloved Who Brings You Closer to God and unconditional love exists
In Sufi poetry, there are some famous lines:
O piya ghar aaya
Saanu Allah milaaya
Hun hoya fazl kamaalni!
Mera Piya ghar aaya!
O laalni!
Mera Piya ghar aaya!My beloved has come home
It’s like I’m meeting Allah
God has been so kind! I feel divine.
Now that he is here with me!
O laalni!
My beloved and I are together!
This verse, popularized in qawwalis and attributed to Bulleh Shah, carries a profound spiritual meaning. Piya, the beloved, is not just a human lover, in Sufi understanding, Piya can represent a Wali, a friend of Allah, or the one who awakens love in your heart.
The message is simple but deep: the person you truly love unconditionally becomes a bridge to the Creator. When love is pure, free of conditions or expectations, it transforms. Loving someone sincerely, not for their appearance, wealth, or status, brings you closer to the Divine. Through their presence, guidance, or even the joy of their existence, your heart becomes attuned to Allah’s love.
Unconditional love, whether for a person, a Wali, or God, teaches the heart to see beyond appearances, rewards, or fear. It nurtures the soul, transforms the self, and ultimately reveals the eternal truth: love itself is the closest we can get to God.
Plato’s Ladder of Love: From Physical Attraction to Unconditional Beauty
All right, so Plato, he was a Greek philosopher, and he described love as a ladder. According to him, unconditional love exists, but it requires the proper mind and the proper eyes to see. Love allows us to ascend this ladder, elevating the soul rather than just focusing on physical attraction or the body.
There are different stages of love, according to Plato, but it starts with the first step, which is physical attraction. You are drawn to a person simply because of their appearance. Unfortunately, many people get stuck at this stage by prioritizing the body. Inherently, it is not wrong, but it does reflect a narrow-minded approach.
Then, slowly, as you move past the physical attraction stage, you begin to notice that there are many people with beautiful faces. If you remain stuck at this second stage, you will never be able to love just one individual, because whenever you find someone with a better appearance, you might fall in love with them. Unfortunately, many people remain stuck at this stage as well.
The next stage is where you start understanding why you love a specific person or thing. Your focus shifts from physical attraction to the beauty of the mind. You love someone for their virtues, knowledge, and soul, not merely for their appearance. This is the true definition of Platonic love: unromantic, non-romantic, emotional, and spiritual. You find a connection of the soul. This stage shows that unconditional love exists when you love beyond appearances and embrace the essence of a person.
Slowly and steadily, you transcend from loving a particular body to higher stages, where you start to love beauty itself. What does this mean? Beauty exists everywhere; it is not confined to one person. It is unchanging. Beauty for me may be something different than beauty for you, it is relative. But at this stage, love is no longer about individuals; it is about appreciating beauty in its pure, universal form.
The Atomic Secret of Love: How Unconditional Love Exists
Have you ever wondered what happens at the atomic level when you love someone? We are all made up of molecules, right? And molecules are made up of atoms. Atoms are made up of subatomic particles, and subatomic particles are made up of vibrating waves of energy.
When those waves are stable, the atom stays intact, the molecule forms, our cells function, and everything feels balanced. But when the energy becomes unstable, atoms wobble, molecules fall apart, and it shows up in our macro world, our bodies, our emotions, our energy.
Have you noticed that with some people, you feel drained and exhausted, while with others, you can just sit silently and feel completely at peace? You don’t even have to talk, yet you feel happy, light, and connected.
The difference lies in the energy at the atomic level. The way those tiny waves of energy vibrate, align, and stabilize affects everything above them, your molecules, your cells, and ultimately, your experience. This is why unconditional love exists: it is a resonance, a deep alignment between souls that reflects even in the most microscopic vibrations of our being.
A Reminder About True Love
When we love someone in this world:
We message constantly.
We follow their advice like it’s sacred.
If they don’t reply, we panic.
If we claim to love Allah, shouldn’t we treat His words with the same loyalty? The Qur’an is not just a book. It is a love letter from the One who loves us most deeply. So, unconditional love is there, it exists, just open your heart and find it. Unconditional Love Exists.
And the most beautiful part? Allah has never once left us on “read.”😄
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References
- Syed Rizwan Bareed ↩︎
- The shepherd story is a Sufi parable, not an authentic historical or scriptural account.
Its spiritual lesson about unconditional love and sincerity aligns with Islamic teachings about niyyah (intention) and pure devotion. ↩︎
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