Secrets of Divine Love: A Spiritual Journey into the Heart of Islam (Studying Qur'an & Hadith) Paperback – February 20, 2020

Most spiritually uplifting book I've read. These words resonate true in my heart. Such beautiful stories of sages (like those of Nasruddin) are skillfully sprinkled throughout the chapters, that make you chuckle, as you reflect on their deep wisdom.I also have the audio book -- my favorite thing to do is walk outside while listening to the author read the beautiful words with her soothing voice. This immersive experience increases my awe of our Creator as I gaze at creation around us, and feel the beauty the One has placed within us.Truly, an amazing work.

I reverted 6 years ago and have a Bachelor's studying religion secularly (how does it form, why does it seem to be a part of human nature, what do rituals and practices do for mankind). This is my favorite religious book i have ever read, I think even for those who are strict in their dogma and are skeptical of mysticism in religion could benefit from reading this and forgoing the mindfulness practice if it bothered them bc the content of this book is so outstandingly beautiful. To be honest after converting interacting with Muslims has been the main thing that has pushed me away from my faith at times and this book really reminded me why I found the Quran to be so compelling and why I accepted Islam in the first place by bringing me back to a focus on God and love for myself and others that he created. I'm actually reading for a second time after finishing my first read through this month.

As a new Muslim, this was the first Islamic book I read. Beautifully written.I got it as gifts for my wife, and a couple friends of mine who were curious about Islam.We are all Muslims now. Alhamdullilah ☝🏻

This is such a wonderful book that anybody of any faith or religious background can appreciate. It really gets to the heart of how the divine loves us. It’s one of my favorite books of all time.

This is not simply a book, it is a treasure chest, nay, a gold mine filled with precious insights, deep wisdom, and heartfelt guidance that will fill you up with inspiration and joy whenever you pick it up. Helwa has managed to mine the topic of spirituality in a way that speaks to seekers of any faith tradition, although it will be especially precious to Muslims. Whether she is writing about prayer, love, emotional struggles, repentance, or even death, she speaks with tenderness, encouragement, and practical wisdom. Muslims will especially appreciate her loving and tender attitude toward God and God’s creation, the Prophet Mohammad, and all of the basic tenets of Islamic practice. She never commands, scolds, or threatens, but rather, in a divinely feminine way, she illuminates, encourages, and praises Allah with such loving sincerity that it’s impossible not to share her enthusiasm and feel uplifted. The book is filled with verses of wisdom and beauty from the Qur'an, beautiful poetic metaphors, sometimes humorous and always powerful teaching stories, and simple but effective spiritual practices that take the reader deeper with each chapter. This is a book not so much to read, but to live, to breathe, and to experience.

Almost every page of mine is dog-earred. It’s the kind of book you want to go back to and read when your spirits are down and you are doing some soul searching. Makes you fall in love with Allah. Don’t listen to naysayer fundamentalists who poo poo it. It’s awesome! Buy it! Full of lesser known esoteric wisdom that will open your heart to the beauty of Islam.

Assalam aalaykom. I have just finished reading this book and I wanted to write this review as a message of gratitude to the author for this incredible work that she has created. I was born a Muslim but have only really started practicing and learning these past two years. From all the lectures I’ve watched and books I have read, nothing has touched me the way this book has. I could not tell you the number of times I cried reading it out of realization of Allah’s mercy, forgivness, guidance and so on. I did not just read this book, I experienced it and I felt it deep within myself. The lessons and wisdom it conveys have not only changed my life but the lives of others that I have spoken with about this book. My understanding of my faith and Allah is engrained within me because of the beautiful way the author conveyed His message. Too often, I felt judged by others for not fitting a certain mold of Islam but this book served as a reminder of what Islam truly is. My heart is closer to Allah in a way that it has never been. I will carry this knowledge with me for the rest of my life inshAllah and try to teach others. From a place of sincere love, I would like to humbly thank the author for writing this book. My life has permanently changed for the better through it. I thank Allah that He has guided the author and blessed her with the amazing talent of writing. May Allah reward her for all the good she has done for me and others and continue to guide her, Ameen. JaK.I highly recommend her book for all those seeking their connection with God, Muslim or otherwise❤️

After studying Spencer talk about the evils of Islam, I thought it would be good to look at the positive side of it and this book seems to be THE one. I've yet to really feel the sufi poets...working on it. This book however is immediately wise and transcendent. I read it to help defuse the Western bias and appreciate this mystery and get along with others.