Remedies For The Sick Heart

The book addresses the idea that many personal struggles—such as anxiety, lack of purpose, spiritual emptiness, or moral weakness—stem from a neglected or “sick” heart. Drawing on the Qur’an, Sunnah, and classical Islamic wisdom, the authors present practical remedies to restore inner balance and strengthen faith.

Main Themes and Content

• Understanding the Heart in Islam
  The book explains the central role of the heart in Islam as the seat of faith, intention, and character. A healthy heart leads to righteous actions, while a sick heart leads to confusion and spiritual decline.

• Common Spiritual Illnesses
  It discusses issues such as heedlessness, weak faith, attachment to worldly desires, pride, envy, anger, despair, and lack of trust in Allah.

• Causes of a Sick Heart
  The authors highlight causes like neglect of worship, distance from the Qur’an, persistent sin, unhealthy influences, and lack of self-reflection.

• Practical Remedies
  Clear and actionable remedies are presented, including repentance, remembrance of Allah (dhikr), prayer, Qur’an recitation, sincere du‘a, gratitude, patience, and improving character.

• Daily Spiritual Growth
  The book emphasizes consistency in small acts of worship and self-discipline as the key to long-term healing and spiritual strength.

Style and Approach

The writing style is simple, compassionate, and practical, making the book accessible to a wide audience. It avoids heavy academic language and focuses on real-life application, personal reflection, and gradual improvement.

Purpose and Audience

• Muslims seeking spiritual healing and self-improvement

• Readers struggling with faith, motivation, or inner peace

• Young adults and beginners in Islamic self-development

• Anyone looking for a practical guide to strengthening the heart and character

In Summary

Remedies for the Sick Heart by Sumaya Amiri and Abdul Ghani Nahimi is a modern, approachable guide to spiritual well-being, offering practical Islamic solutions for inner struggles. It encourages readers to reconnect with Allah, purify their hearts, and build a balanced, meaningful spiritual life.