AbdelRahman Murphy – How to Love: Relationships in Islam

About this lecture

In this engaging and heartfelt talk, Sheikh AbdelRahman Murphy explores the Islamic understanding of love through the life and example of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, sharing stories from the Sunnah that reveal how the Prophet embodied patience, tenderness, and deep affection in his relationships. Drawing on the stories of Mughith and Barira, the Prophet's famous evening with Aisha watching the Abyssinian dancers, and his answer to Amr ibn al-As about his most beloved person, Sheikh AbdelRahman makes the case that the Prophet ﷺ is the ultimate guide on love — far surpassing modern pop culture's shallow portrayals. The lecture reminds viewers to always return to the Quran and Sunnah as the true standard for navigating relationships, emotions, and the human heart.