A Glance at the Stations of God's Friends

The present paper elaborates on Imam Sajjad's Munajat al-Muhebbin (intimate supplication of lovers). Those who have not attained the understanding of friendship with God do not understand the value of intimate supplication and spiritual stations, but those who have attained pure monotheistic knowledge not only have a true understanding of love for God, but also believe that there is essentially nothing lovable but God. If they love anything, they love because it is attributed to God. The Most High God has a special relationship with His friends and servants; he talks with them in private and in public, and addresses their spirit with His gentle words. One's friendship with God always leads to friendship with His friends and saints. It is impossible for one to love God without loving His friends and saints. Love for God resides in man's heart when he roots out from his heart the love for other than God.