Dua for Someone Who Says 'I Love You for Allah's Sake'
Source: Sunan Abi Dawud 5125
((أَحَبَّكَالَّذِيأَحْبَبْتَنِيلَهُ)).
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Transliteration
Ahabbaka alladhi ahbabtani lahu.
Translation
May He, for Whom you have loved me, love you too.
Context
When a person expresses their love for you solely for the sake of Allah, this is the beautiful response taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. It redirects the love back to Allah, the true source of all affection.
Benefit
This dua fosters sincere brotherhood and sisterhood in Islam, reminding us that our relationships should be founded on pleasing Allah.
When to Recite
Upon hearing someone say 'I love you for the sake of Allah'.