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islamic-tasawwufWe're still mapping where this idea was first discussed. Key passages and related ideas below.

Maḥabba (Divine Love)

Passionate love of God as both motive and goal of the Sufi path, articulated early by Rābiʿa al-ʿAdawiyya.

Passionate love of God as both motive and goal of the Sufi path, articulated early by Rābiʿa al-ʿAdawiyya.

Key passages(5)

Qacida Fi Mahabba · Ibn Taymiyya

Very high

Jamic Rasail · Ibn Taymiyya

High
Zuhd 495explains

Zuhd · Ahmad ibn Hanbal

High

Shucab Iman · al-Bayhaqi

High

Mutahabbin Fi Llah · Ibn Qudama

Moderate