have said that the word Rahman linguistically implies that it is happening in the here and now.11 In other words, Allah is loving, caring, and merciful not just in a general sense, but in this very moment right now.12 Allah emphasizes His name, The Most Merciful (Ar-Rahman), over His name, The Most Loving (Al-Wadud) because Rahman is all- encompassing and present in all places and times. Love is not separate from but enfolded into the meaning of Rahman. “Limitless is your Lord in His Mercy” QUR’AN 6:147 Allah’s Rahman is like the sky, it covers everything in existence, including us and the worst of our sins. We were created from Allah’s mercy, and the Qur’an was sent like a ladder from Heaven to Earth, so that we could get closer to the Divine. Allah has opened the door for us; it is up to us whether we walk into the palace of His mercy and love. The Importance of Divine Justice It is important to understand that God’s mercy and justice go hand in hand. The word for justice in Arabic is ‘adl, which at its root means “to proportion, to create symmetry, to be equitable.” In other words, harmony and balance are dependent on justice. Jewish mystics metaphorically describe God’s justice as scolding hot water that, if poured on its own into a clay vessel, would break it. God’s mercy is described as freezing cold water; if poured on its own into a clay vessel, it would also break it. But if you pour them together, a neutralizing balance is created, preventing the vessel from breaking. The clay vessel in this story is a metaphor for the human heart, which is unable to contain only God’s mercy or only God’s justice. If God was only merciful there would be chaos on Earth because there would be no accountability; however, if God was only just there would be no one on Earth because no human being is perfect. As As the mystics say, “Before you speak, let your words pass through three gates. At the first gate, ask yourself, ‘Is it true?’ at the second ask, ‘Is it necessary?’ and at the third gate ask, ‘Is it kind?” A well put together Novel, brilliantly written and explained. I gained so much knowledge and insight from this reading THANK YOU SO MUCH A. Helwa and praise be to ALLAH for pointing me in the direction. Read more REMEMBER: Prayer is not about punishment or reward; it is about cultivating a genuine connection with God. The deep purpose of prayer is not to obtain a certain outcome; rather, it is about having an intimate conversation with your Lord.”

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we know everything about someone or their faith based on an article we read online or a sermon we heard. Plus, the truth will never have a chance to blossom if we keep cutting people out of our lives or religion that we do not agree with. After all, only God can see into a person’s heart, so only God can say who has genuine faith in their hearts. It is not up to us to make that decision. History has shown us the great strides that both the family of the Prophet and the most righteous amongst his companions made to establish and preserve unity through the different conflicts the early Muslim community had to traverse. May we follow in the righteous examples left behind by those our Prophet loved. May we strive to create bridges where there are walls and work toward establishing peace on this Earth. May we answer the call of God and live the best life we can by holding tight to the Qur’an and the examples of the Prophet , and humbly sharing our faith through acts of kindness, love, and mercy toward all humankind. I believe that intrafaith communication or bridge-building within the Muslim community is not just possible, but can easily be done when we focus on our shared moral principles, use the Qur’an as our compass, and take the Prophet Muhammad as our guide. To be as inclusive as possible, this book will focus on the five pillars that Sunni Muslims follow, as these core principles are all also included within the Shia doctrines of the Roots of Religion (usool-ad-deen) and the Branches of Religion (furo-ad-deen). The book will be centered around the following universal truths of the Islamic faith: witnessing God’s singularity and Muhammad’s prophethood (shahadah), ritualistic prayer (salat), fasting (sawm), the poor alms- tax (zakat), and the pilgrimage to Mecca (Hajj). Although this book will not specifically discuss the additional practices and tenets that are staples in the Shia branch of Islam, it feels important for the sake of intrafaith awareness to share some of them here. Alongside the five core principles that all Muslims embrace, many Shia Muslims consider the following beliefs and tenets cornerstones of how they experience their faith: belief in Outside of reciting the words of the Qur’an, whenever the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ spoke, his words were referred to as Hadith. These Prophetic sayings paired with the written observations of the Prophet’s ﷺ daily practices make up the sunnah or example of the Prophetic way. After the Qur’an, one of the major means of guidance for Muslims is the sunnah of the Prophet ﷺ, as emulated and preserved by his family and most righteous companions. Although there are many volumes of certified Hadiths, there are also fabricated Hadiths that over time have been falsely attributed to the Prophet ﷺ. The Hadiths quoted in this book were carefully chosen from reputable sources, reiterate principles that are at the core of the message of the Qur’an, and are cited in the endnotes as a point of reference for further study.the Qur’an says, “If God were to punish people for their deeds immediately, not one creature would have survived on Earth. However, He has given them a respite for an appointed time and when their term comes to an end, let it be known that God watches over His servants” (35:45). It is in bringing together God’s justice and mercy that the possibility for harmony is created. God’s Mercy Gives Us More Than We Deserve If justice is giving you what you deserve, then mercy is when you are given more than you deserve or could ever earn. By virtue of His infinite generosity, Allah is always looking to multiply the rewards for our good deeds, and minimize our wrongs. As the Qur’an says, “Whoever brings a good deed, he shall have ten like it, and whoever brings an evil deed, he shall be recompensed only with the like of it; and they shall not be dealt with unjustly” (6:160). Despite the countless displays of God’s unending mercy, some people still proclaim that God is unjust. However, God by His very definition cannot be unjust to us. Justice is when you get exactly what you deserve, but what can we earn in relationship to a God who needs nothing and gives us everything? Can you pray enough to the One who gave you a tongue, a mouth, a body and an existence? How can God be unjust if He takes something from you, when He is the owner of everything in existence including you? God is not unjust, it is we who are unjust. We are the ones who withhold from God what He already owns. As the Qur’an says, it is we who have “wronged ourselves” with choices that we have made (7:23). It is not God who oppresses us. God makes this clear when He says, “Oh My servants! I have forbidden oppression for Myself, and I have made it forbidden amongst you, so do not oppress one another.”13 We must remember that everything we do, say, or give to Allah already belongs to Him. God doesn’t owe us a single thing and yet He constantly gives to us, breathes life into us, loves and cares for I know now that the beauty that I witnessed in Turkey was not just a woman in love with God, but God’s everlasting love pouring upon her. It was the fragrance of this divine love that awakened the sleeping lion of faith within me. The worst thing we can do is think that something we’re feeling is so wrong and horrible that we isolate ourselves from God, thinking we’re not worthy of being in His presence. We must remember that Allah doesn’t expect us to be perfect; after all, our sense of self-worth is not dependent on us, but on God. When we bring our poverty, our neediness, and our nothingness to God, He meets us with His generosity (Al-Karim), His ability to satisfy all needs (As-Samad), and His richness (Al-Ghaniy). Just as if you want light in your room you must open the blinds, if you want the shadows and dark places in your being to dissolve, you have to open your heart to the light of Allah. In essence, all of existence is just a reflection of the light of God’s grace manifesting into different forms.” We do not worship God because God needs it, we worship God because we need it. Prayer is not you reaching out for God, it is you responding to God, who first reached out to you.” READING WITH AN OPEN HEART W hen we open our hearts to the light of God the answers to our most bewildering questions begin to blossom. It is my hope that through reading this book with an open heart you will have an experience of God, instead of simply acquiring new information about God. There are many techniques and experiences that summon the opening of the spiritual heart. One of the ways of doing this is by taking a few deep breaths, placing your hand on your chest, and following your breath down to your heart. This may be followed by setting the intention to listen and read these words not just from your mind but with the eyes and ears of your heart. Even if our doubts span an entire ocean, the light of God’s wisdom can rise beyond the furthest horizons and illuminate our hearts with contentment. My deep prayer is that this book will give you a taste of this.

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She did not robotically repeat words of prayer like a formula; rather, every word she uttered came with a silent I love you, my beloved Lord. Her words were like synchronized dancers swimming in unison in the ocean of love that poured out of her. She was the first person I had ever seen in my life that not only prayed but she herself became the prayer. Home » SECRETS OF DIVINE LOVE, Spiritual Journey into the Heart of Islam by A HELWA pdf SECRETS OF DIVINE LOVE, Spiritual Journey into the Heart of Islam by A HELWA pdf

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You do not need cell towers to reach God, you just need to plug into your heart because “He is with you wherever you are” (57:4), from the closest atom to the farthest star.” Even if our doubts span an entire ocean, the light of God’s wisdom can rise beyond the furthest horizons and illuminate our hearts with contentment. My deep prayer is that this book will give you a taste of this. A Few Things to Consider My Lord! Cause me to enter whatever I may do sincerely and cause me to leave it sincerely and grant me supporting authority from Your presence. There are many techniques and experiences that summon the opening of the spiritual heart. One of the ways of doing this is by taking a few deep breaths, placing your hand on your chest, and following your breath down to your heart. This may be followed by setting the intention to listen and read these words not just from your mind but with the eyes and ears of your heart.

The principles of Islam teach us to be messengers of peace—to be like water, gentle enough to wash away tears and strong enough to drown hatred. To be Muslim is to protect the weak, the orphan, the beggar, the disabled of all races and cultures. To be Muslim is not to be color-blind, but to see the differences between people and to celebrate that diversity as a product of the free will that God chose to give us. As the Qur’an says, “And of His signs is the creation of the heavens and the earth and the diversity of your languages and your colors. Indeed, in that are signs for those of knowledge” (30:22)” Each moment contains a hundred messages from God. To every cry of, 'Oh God,' He answers a hundred times, 'I am here.' " INTRODUCTION L ove. It is the reason there is something instead of nothing. It is from the soil of love that all of existence blossoms into being. Love is why we are here. Love is why you are holding these words in your hands, speaking them on your tongue, or hearing them with your ears. This book did not call you or find you because of who I am, but because of how loving God is. The words I will offer you are not new, but I do believe many of these teachings of love and mercy have been forgotten. Islam does not have to change, we just need to return to the spiritual heart and soul of its timeless message of love, mercy, peace, freedom, justice, and unity. Although this book is about Islamic spirituality and practices, I believe God is bigger than any one religion or philosophy. I choose Islam as my faith, but I offer you these words from the Qur’an not to change you, but to remind you how much you are loved by God. I believe that just as wisdom teachings from other faiths have enriched my relationship with God, the deeper dimensions of Islam may also inspire you, regardless of what path you choose to walk. I pray these words awaken your heart to fall deeper in love with Allah, Secrets of Divine Love is the product of A. Helwa’s earnest search for truth and meaning. It is also her invitation to us, the readers, to see what she has seen. This is a fascinating book that offers various profound insights and a vision of Islam—and indeed the Divine—that many readers will surely find enlightening and uplifting." Give Like the Sun Gives to the Earth Reflection: Reflecting Divine Light Chapter 9—Ramadan: The Holy Month of Fasting The Month of Endless Mercy Becoming Receptive to Divine Guidance The Spiritual Stages of Fasting The Outer Fast of the Limbs The Inner Fast of the Senses and Mind The Heart-Centered Fast Laylatul Qadr: The Night of Power The End Is the Beginning Only for the Sake of Allah Reflection: Observing the Illusion Chapter 10—Hajj: A Pilgrimage to God Prophet Abraham: The Father of Monotheism The Mysteries of the Kaaba Mystical Symbolism in the Rituals of Hajj Every Moment Is Hajj Reflection: What Is in the Kaaba of Your Heart? Chapter 11—The Spiritual Secrets of Death The Pricelessness of Time Losing a Loved One This Is Not Your Home Impermanence and the Hidden Mercy of God Death Unveils the Truth If You Fear Death, This Is Why

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us, not because of who we are, but because of how merciful and loving He is. Allah Is Love Allah is the origin and cause of love. Allah never stops loving you, because His love is eternal and has no beginning or end. Love is not something Allah does, love is something Allah is. You cannot separate love from God any more than you can separate water from the ocean. We can respond to Allah’s love by loving and worshiping Him, but our unwillingness to honor Allah does not affect His divine qualities, as Allah is entirely “independent of all creatures” (3:97). Whereas the human being can be kind, God is Kindness (Ar-Ra’uf); where we can be merciful, God is Mercy (Ar-Rahman). God is not just peaceful, He is Peace (As-Salam). God’s loving qualities do not change in response to our choices because God is not reactive. He is the cause of everything in existence.14 The Prophet explains that if every single human on Earth reached the height of spiritual piety—or if they were all the worst in existence—it would not add or take away anything from Allah’s sovereignty. The Prophet continues to say that if Allah chose to fulfill the prayer of every single human being at once, it would not decrease what Allah has “any more than a needle decreases what is in the ocean when it is put into it.”15 As the twentieth-century theologian, C.S. Lewis said, “A man can no more diminish God’s glory by refusing to worship Him than a lunatic can put out the sun by scribbling the word ‘darkness’ on the walls of his cell.” Allah’s love for us never diminishes. What changes is our ability to be receptive to divine love. In fact, the word “hate” does not exist in the Qur’an in relation to Allah. The English translations of “God hates” can more accurately be translated as “God does not love,” which implies that our experience of Allah is always on the spectrum Hampir dua bulan lamanya ane ngalamin reading slump, Gengs, alias bosen baca buku. Alhasil selama itu ane kaga ada nyentuh buku sama sekali. Bahkan buat sekadar beresin raknya aja kaga pernah. Barulah akhir bulan kemarin mood baca ane balik lagi dan ane buka dengan membaca buku religius islami super kece. Judulnya "Secrets of Divine Love"by A. Helwa. So kali ini ane bakal tulis review bukunya di mari. Simak ye! You Are Going to Die ...But You Were Not Made for Death Reflection: Contemplating Death Chapter 12—The Mysteries of Heaven and Hell The Deeper Dimensions of Heaven and Hell Mystical Symbols and Metaphors We Put Ourselves in the Fire We Cannot Predict the Eternal Destination of Others God’s Mercy Encompasses All Things Reflection: Reflecting Heaven on Earth You Are Loved You Matter God Loves You Unconditionally You Already Have Everything You Need You Have a Divine Purpose Appendix Prayer of Light The 99 Divine Names of Allah Suggested Reading Notes Bibliography Mystics throughout time have said that they believe in God like they believe in light, not because they can see light, but because through it they see everything else.” of love.16 The variation in this spectrum occurs not because Allah is withholding from us, but because of our forgetfulness and the veils that result from our misperceptions, false identities, and sins. Just as the sun doesn’t stop shining if we close our eyes, when we sin it is not that God hates us, but rather we who are closed off from experiencing His love.17 “Moonlight floods the whole sky from horizon to horizon; How much it can fill your room depends on its windows.” RUMI Allah loves and provides for whom He wills “without accounting” (3:37), so if we feel limitations, they exist in the containment of our receiving and not in the outpouring of His giving. Some linguists say that the word Allah is based on the word waliha, which translates to a love that is so passionate and ecstatic that it completely transcends the senses.18 This implies that to know God we have to surrender our minds, everything we are, and everything we know in exchange for love, because self-surrender to divine love is the only path to God. Unlike the angels, we have been given the gift of not only knowing of love, but becoming it. Since Allah is the origin of all love, to know Him you must drown in the essence of love. To know Him you must be empty of yourself entirely, for love leaves no witnesses. How can there be two with the One? We must stop trying to understand with our limiting minds what the heart already knows. As Rumi says, “I looked in Temples, Churches, and Mosques. But I found the Divine in my heart.” In this poem, Rumi reminds us that God is most brilliantly reflected in the mirror of the spiritual heart, which is the seat of consciousness. God Transcends the Human Mind God is limitless. It is our vision of God that is limited to the qualities we seek in the world and reflect within our own existence. Since we see the world through the filter of how we see ourselves,

Ane udah banyak baca buku Islami, tapi baru kali ini ane nemu buku Islami yang super keren dan berkesan yang dimulai sejak kata pengantarnya. Salah satu alasannya adalah karena bahasanya yang puitis sehingga bikin adem dan betah dibaca, sampe ga bisa berhenti. Diksi yang kayak gini bikin apa yang berusaha Helwa sampein ke pembaca jadi gampang meresap, soalnya langsung nancep di hati dan dari hati naik ke otak lalu dari otak berubah jadi aksi dan tingkah laku. Secrets of Divine Love was written for the longing heart, for the one who is searching for something they have not been able to find. For the one who sometimes spirals into hopelessness and cannot help but feel too imperfect for a perfect God to love. This book is for the one who is at the edge of their faith, who has experienced religion as a harsh winter instead of the life-bearing spring it was sent to be by God.