Purification of the Heart: Signs, Symptoms and Cures of the Spiritual Diseases of the Heart Paperback – 1 Jun. 2004

So I've been listening to the Shaykh for about 6 years now. And he is amazing. He is educated, well spoken and his philosophies aim to bring people together and making ourselves better people.After watching his audio series on purification of the heart (amazing) I was naturally led to this book. And I have to point out this is completely different to that series. This is a very calming book. It has sections on different negative human qualities and ways in how we can improve them internally rather then externally.The different sections range from anger, jealousy, laziness etc. And they are well laid out. It gives good explanations on each quality and how we can remove or improve of ourselves from these and also the cause of these.Now this book is primarily an Islamic book however I recommend this for all. It really soothes the heart and is a great self help book.It's not a big book, nor is it a long read. However it is a lot to digest so will take a while to get through. I have been reading this for about 5 years now and still learning.Tldr: Teaches you that we need to make the changes within ourselves rather then externally. An amazing book. Will light up your heart. Has a chapter on the different character diseases that can afflict a human. From jealousy to being selfish. And teaches us how to battle these within ourselves.

This is an eye-opening book, for both Muslims and non-Muslims alike. Hamza Yusuf does an excellent job of linguistically expressing the major emotions which contribute to the 'Spiritual diseases of the heart', by providing both the causes and cures to these problems, in the clearest and beautiful of ways. He provides evidence using examples of the Prophet Mohammed (PBUH) but also alludes to modern events and issues and renowned academic ideas (for those of you who aren't interested in religious ideologies). For the people who are doing some soul searching or want peace of heart and mind for emotionally straining times, this is a good book to help you understand yourself, the human psyche and develop a way to better yourself and make rational decisions in the future, without emotional turmoil's, or less of them.I will definitely be buying more copies of this book for my family and friends. This is a timeless book and will be helpful to anyone, by the end of this book you will learn to appreciate and respect the world and its inhabitants more (in a completely serious and non-hippie way).I recommend you stop reading the reviews and buy this book, you won't be disappointed, the delivery's pretty speedy as well.

This is my most favourite book and will likely be a lifelong companion. I could probably read just this book for the rest of my life and live a sufficiently good one.

I would recommend this book to all Muslims. This book is filled with many references from the sunna, Qur'an, and works from great scholars. This is the first time I have been exposed to all these hadiths and narrations in literature, which all supported what imam mawlud was saying and has Inspired me to seek beneficial knowledge but ultimately it has given me the awareness that we should all make intention and put in actions to purify ourselves as much as possible for the pleasure of Allah. Insha'Allah I will be referring back to this book to remind myself, as us humans are forgetful, and seeking knowledge will remind us and help us be the servants of Allah, the way He wants us to be. Jazak Allah Khair to Imam Mawlud and Hamza Yusuf for translation and commentary. Alhamdullilah.

A wonderfully written book for anyone to read to purify your heart and way to do it with reasons and the way explained throughly.Only problem with the book is a used one, pencil marked on most of the pages but charged me full price. Complained Amazon and still waiting for response despite promise of 48 hours respond from supplier!!

A very Insightful book, it taught me a lot.I loved the way its laid out, it’s easy to read and understand

I ordered this book and after some time, it seemed apparent that for whatever reason, it was not going to arrive. So I contacted the seller and expressed my concerns. They sent out a replacement which arrived within days, I was very pleased with this diligent response.About the content of the book itself; it is an incredibly insightful read, which one will wish to refer to again and again. It has greatly impacted my perspective of myself and has helped me to set out to achieve a self awareness that will be healing and beneficial. Although this is a book on Islamic teachings of the diseases of the heart, whilst reading I found myself thinking that any open minded individual of any belief system could approach this work and see the sense in it, and benefit from its wisdom. I doubt anyone would lament money spent on this book.

Words of wisdom to heal your heart and soul. I found this book so helpful in letting go of things which weigh me down. Ultimately the heart wants to be pure and the only way to achieve that is to remove the burden of negative feelings.