There is plethora of literature in the Muslim world that covers the topic of love, both contemporary and traditional. Compared to western traditions, love is addressed more comprehensively in Muslim traditions. There are volumes of spiritual poetry that cover the love of God, faith and religious leaders like the Prophet Mohammed. Mawl{amacronl}n{amacronl} Jal{amacronl}l-ad-D{imacronl}n Muhammad R{umacronl}m{imacronl}, known simply as Rumi, is referred to as the “most popular poet in America.” Internationally famous for the topic of love, Rumi’s poetry is just one example among many that has cross-cultural appeal.
Islamic literature is, therefore, not shy whatsoever to delve into the subject of romantic love, the focus of Valentine’s Day “And moreover God has put affection between your hearts. Even if you had spent all that is in the earth, you could not have produced that such affection, but God has done it: for God is the Exalted in might, the Wise” (Quran 8:63).
