TEN ways of obtaining the Love of Allaah, as mentioned by Ibnul Qayyim

Sheikh Saleh al Fawzaanحفظه الله  explains:

1. Reading the Qur'aan, pondering over it and understanding it with its intended meanings;

2. Drawing closer to Allaah with the Nawaafil (supererogatory acts of worship) after the [fulfillment of the] obligatory acts;

3. Constant remembrance of Allaah in all situations with the tongue, the heart and the action [of the limbs];

4. Preferring that which Allaah loves over what the servant loves when the fulfillment of the two conflict;

5. Contemplation over the names and attributes of Allaah and what they indicate [of his) perfection and magnificence. And also [contemplating over] what they contain from praiseworthy implications;

6. Contemplation over both the hidden and apparent blessings of Allaah, while bearing witness to His kindness, favor and distribution of His grace upon His servants;

7. Humbling oneself and wholly submitting to Allaah while admitting one’s dire need of Him;

8. Seclusion with Allaah at the time of His Divine descent [that is befitting of His perfection and glory] in the last third of the night. And reciting the Qur'aan at this time and concluding it by making Tawbah (repentance) and Istighfaar (seeking forgiveness);

9. Sitting with the people of goodness and integrity, those who love Allaahعزَّ وجلَّ  and benefiting from their speech;

10. Distancing one’s self from any distracting means that would hinder the heart from Allaah [and his remembrance].”

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Source: Al-Irshaad Ilaa Saheeh Al-I’tiqaad” by Sheikh Fawzaanحفظه الله  (pg. 77)