Kitab Al Jawabul Kafi

The book Al Answerul Kafi, among its contents, discusses the levels of love

1. Tatayyum

The first rank is Tatayyum, the highest level of love and is the right of Allah SWT,

"And among humans there are those who worship other things besides Allah; they love him as they love Allah. As for those who believe, their love for Allah is very great. And if only those who do wrong* know when they see torment (on the Day of Resurrection), that all power belongs to Allah, and that Allah is very severe in punishment (they will surely regret it)." (Qs.2:65)

*What is meant by unjust people here are people who worship other than Allah. Allah is the most important, there is no match, no comparison. Its position cannot be shifted to number two or even three. Our love for Him must be the culmination of all the love we have.

2. 'Ishk

The second rank is 'Isyk which is only the right of the Prophet Muhammad. Love that gives birth to an attitude of respect, obedience, wanting to always defend him, wanting to follow him, imitate him, etc. However, not to serve him. We love the Messenger of Allah with all the consequences. We will proudly carry out its sunnahs and follow its instructions in practicing this religion. We will also love his noble life and full of righteous deeds. We long to meet him because of the glory that is in him. However, our love is not demanding of him. However, our love does not require servitude. Love demands a charity that can imitate one's morals. Our love for the Prophet encourages us to defend this religion with the strength we have. Likewise, he defends his sunnah if his sunnah is trampled on by others.

Say: "If you (really) love Allah, follow me, Allah will love you and forgive you your sins." Allah is Most Forgiving, Most Merciful. (Qs.3:31)

3. Syauq

The third rank is Syauq, namely love between a believer and another believer. Between husband and wife, between parents and children, which produces a feeling of mawaddah wa rahmah. A husband must love his wife with all his heart. Likewise, the wife must give her love to her husband. The love that grows within them will add peace of mind and calm to the soul. Life will be complete, because we understand and understand each other. When there is a conflict or difference of opinion, it will be easily resolved because the aspect of their love is so great. Sometimes emotions may run high, but they will become subdued when love becomes the main consideration. A father who really cares about his child, pours out his love for his child. He loves him and is willing to work day and night for his children. Apart from worshiping Him, he also did it because of love.

4. Shababah

The fourth rank is Shababah, namely the love of fellow Muslims which gives birth to ukhuwah Islamiyah. This love requires patience to accept differences and see them as valuable wisdom. As we know, even slight differences often cause divisions. Different takbiratul ihram, different prayer movements, different days of Eid al-Fitr or Eid al-Adha are sometimes not addressed maturely. So problems arose and created a very deep gap between his followers. Not to mention if we look at how many Islamiyah harakah groups have emerged. If this love exists, God willing, all differences can be synergized. Not all differences have to be forced to be the same, but sometimes they just need a little understanding. This love must emerge as an effort to create comfortable relationships within the body of Muslims.