You know, I used to wonder what it really means to be loved by Allah. In the middle of life’s noise—goals, distractions, and everything constantly pulling me in different directions—I often asked myself, “What actually matters?” And more importantly, “Am I someone Allah loves?”

That question stuck with me for a long time. I’d hear people talk about Allah’s love like it was something distant, reserved for the pious or perfect. But then I started looking deeper—into the Qur’an, into the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him)—and what I found changed everything.

Allah actually tells us exactly who He loves. And to my surprise, it wasn’t about perfection. It wasn’t about having a flawless record or a massive following. It was about sincerity—those small, quiet choices we make every day that might not mean much to the world, but mean everything to Allah.

One of the first things that really hit me was when I came across the verse:

“Indeed, Allah loves the doers of good” (Qur’an 2:195).

It made me think—have I ever gone the extra mile for someone, even when I was tired? Have I ever given something just for Allah, expecting nothing back? Those moments when I smiled at someone who needed it, helped quietly behind the scenes, or treated someone better than they expected… Maybe those weren’t so small after all. Maybe that was ihsan, and maybe that was love from Allah, reaching me in ways I didn’t realize.

Then I thought about justice.

“Indeed, Allah loves those who act justly” (Qur’an 5:42).

It wasn’t just about big social causes—it was about my own life. Am I fair in my friendships? Do I own up to my mistakes, even when it’s hard? Do I speak up when someone’s being wronged? I realized that living justly is a reflection of Allah’s own attributes—and in striving for that, I was actually drawing closer to Him.

And then—patience. Oh, that one felt personal. “And Allah loves the patient” (Qur’an 3:146).

There were times I felt like everything was falling apart, but I still whispered Alhamdulillah through my tears. I held on, even when I didn’t understand why things were happening. That kind of patience—raw, unglamorous, but full of faith—that’s the kind Allah loves. And knowing that gave so much meaning to my struggles.

But perhaps the most comforting thing I learned was this:

“Indeed, Allah loves those who repent and purify themselves”

(Qur’an 2:222).

I’ve made mistakes. We all have. But every time I turned back to Allah—no matter how broken I felt—I realized He never turned away from me. Those quiet, tearful moments when I asked for forgiveness… they weren’t signs of failure. They were signs of a heart still loved by Allah.

So now, when I ask myself, “Am I among those Allah loves?”—I answer it differently. I don’t look for perfection anymore. I look for sincerity. I look at the little things. And I remind myself: Allah’s love isn’t distant. It’s near. It’s waiting. It’s for anyone who seeks it with a true heart.

And now I want to ask you…

What do your quiet, daily choices say about who you are becoming?

When no one’s watching, who are you really doing it for?

Are you turning to Allah even when you fall—or only when you feel worthy?

And most of all—what if you’ve been closer to His love this whole time than you ever imagined?

Let that thought sit with you. Let it move you. And if you’re ready—start walking toward that love today.