> the gist of what Basri is saying is that we should desire to self-evolve ourselves towards the beauty best exemplified by the Unfathomable beauty of our Creat

> the gist of what Basri is saying is that we should desire to self-evolve ourselves towards the beauty best exemplified by the Unfathomable beauty of our Creator The way I understand it is by comparing it to a romantic relationship. If you stick to it out of being scared of being alone ("fear of hell"), it will not fulfill. If you stick to it for superficial reasons ("desire for Paradise"), it will not fulfill. But if you stick to it out of genuine love for the other person, then it has a chance of lasting.