Genuine love for God is manifested through prayer, supplication, and performing good deeds in life.
To understand if you love God, one must first observe how love for Him is manifested in one’s life. One of the signs of love for God is drawing near to Him through prayer, supplication, and adherence to His commandments. In the Holy Quran, it is stated, 'Say, if your fathers, your sons, your brothers, your wives, your relatives, the wealth which you have obtained, and the commerce in which you fear decline are more beloved to you than Allah and His Messenger...' (At-Tawbah: 24). This means that if love for God is your priority, it will be reflected in your life. Moreover, loving God means loving His creations and establishing positive relations with others as well. In Surah Al-Imran, verse 31, it says, 'Say, if you love Allah, then follow me, so Allah will love you.' Therefore, if you seek to emulate the Messenger and express love for him, you are essentially feeling that love for God in your heart. Additionally, maintaining a relationship with God through acts of kindness, helping those in need, and performing charitable deeds also signifies genuine love for God. Remember that true love for God requires consistent action and effort, and one must demonstrate this love with positive actions in daily life.
Say, 'If your fathers, your sons, your brothers, your wives, your relatives, the wealth which you have obtained, and the commerce in which you fear decline, and the dwellings in which you delight are more beloved to you than Allah and His Messenger and jihad in His cause, then wait until Allah executes His command. And Allah does not guide the defiantly disobedient people.'
Say, 'If you love Allah, then follow me, so Allah will love you and forgive you your sins. And Allah is Forgiving and Merciful.'
One day, a man named Hasan sat under a tree, pondering about how he could express his love for God more. He remembered the verses of the Quran and decided to improve his daily prayers and help those in need. After some time, Hasan realized that he felt a newfound joy and that his love for God had deepened.