Allah tells us that He loves the muhsinin. Allah says,
وَأَحْسِنُوا ۛ إِنَّ اللَّهَ يُحِبُّ الْمُحْسِنِينَ
“And do good (iḥsan). Indeed, Allah loves the muḥsinin (those who excel in goodness).”
Quran, al-Baqarah (2:195)
This love is tied to a level of goodness that goes beyond what is easy, expected, or emotionally convenient. Ihsan is not merely doing what is fair; it is doing what is beautiful for the sake of Allah, even when the other person falls short. The muhsin gives not because people deserve it, but because Allah deserves excellence in our character.
This is why Allah’s love is attached to iḥsan because it reflects sincerity, self-restraint, and a heart anchored in the Hereafter. This is most evident in difficult relationships. Showing goodness to parents especially when they hurt or disappoint us is among the highest forms of iḥsan, because it is hard and done purely for Allah’s sake. In marriage as well, a husband may continue to give generously despite feeling unappreciated, and a wife may choose kindness even after years of hurt. This goodness is not because the other always deserves it, but because Allah does—and Allah loves the muḥsinin.
