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Rituals of a Worshipping Heart By Dr. Muhammad Musa Ash-Shareef
ISBN: 9789834462642
Author: Dr. Muhammad Musa Ash-Shareef
Book Binding: Soft cover
Pages 182
Size: 8.5 x 5.8 x 0.3 inch
Publication year:2020
Description
About This Book:
"Rituals of a Worshipping Heart" by Dr. Muhammad Musa Ash-Shareef explores the significance of the human heart in Islam and provides guidance on its purification. The book is composed of 5 sections.
Understanding of Hearts and Virtues:
This section emphasizes the vital role of the heart in Islam. It highlights how the heart serves as the center of faith, knowledge, and righteous actions. The author delves into the virtues of the heart, including its capacity for perceiving truth, nurturing the love for Allah, and being guided by divine teachings.
The Corrupting Influences on the Heart:
In this section, the author explores the causes that contribute to heart corruption. The emphasis is on the negative consequences of wrongdoing, associating partners with Allah, and yielding to self-desire. The author also delves into the symptoms of a corrupted heart, such as uncertainty, hypocrisy, and sorrow.
Purifying the Heart:
This part provides practical advice on how to purify the heart. The author emphasizes the significance of genuine repentance, following the example of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), and avoiding negative influences. The advantages of cleaning the heart are also mentioned, such as achieving inner peace, growing closer to Allah, and receiving divine guidance.
Five Heart-Related Acts of Worship:
The author examines five acts of worship that are closely linked to the heart:
Tawheed (monotheism): Emphasizing belief in Allah's oneness while rejecting all kinds of polytheism.
Tawakkul (faith in Allah): Developing faith in and dependence on Allah in all aspects of life.
Ikhlas (sincerity): Acts of worship performed with honest intentions, seeking solely Allah's pleasure.
Zuhd (asceticism): Adopting a mindset of detachment from earthly riches and focusing on the eternal qualities of life.
Mahabbah (love of Allah): The development of a deep and genuine love for Allah, the Creator.
