The meaning of love is one of the reminders that may be found in the Divine characteristics of Allah s.w.t. are stated in various verses in the Quran, including: Al-Ra-uuf "The Kind". Al-Wali "The Protecting Friend". Al-Lateef "The Gentle". Al-Ghafur "The Forgiving". Ar-Rahim "The Merciful". Al-Wadud "The Affectionate A mark of a Muslim is in his or her kindness to other people, regardless of their faith. Ali ibn Abi Talib reports the following from the Holy Prophet (PBUH) on kindness: Allah is Kind and loves kindness, and He rewards for kindness in a way that He does not reward for harshness.". Allah (SWT) refers to Himself as 'kind' in four verses in m3SH.