Spiritual Purity of the Heart

Allah swt has said:

“Verily, therein is a reminder for him who has a heart or gives ear while he is heedful.” Qaf: 37

One of the most important essentials of living a spiritually healthy life is to have a heart that is enlightened with the truth of Islam and one that is close to Allah swt and His remembrance.

Ibn Al-Qayyim ( May Allah be pleased with him) mentioned in his book Al-Fawaid that “the brightness which satisfies the heart is the impact of being close to Allah swt Almighty, and obtaining His blessings of serenity and guidance.” This fills the heart with pleasure, while lacking such feelings that come from knowing Allah swt and loving Him, makes it gloomy and tight. Performing Salah on time with khushoo’a (humbleness), along with the Athkar (remembrance) that comes with it is one of the top actions towards obtaining a serene heart.

Also, a heart enlightened with the true guidance of the Quran and the authentic Sunnah of the Prophet saaw will certainly help towards guiding our thinking, our decision making process, and ultimately guiding our actions and the quality of our lives in this world and the Hereafter.

May Allah swt always brighten our hearts with His Guidance and His Prophet’s Sunnah.. Ameen.