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.” QUR’AN 17:80 In the name of Allah, the Lord of Mercy, the Bestower of Mercy. All praise and glory belongs to Allah, Lord of the worlds. The Lord of Mercy, the Bestower of Mercy. Master of the Day of Judgment. You alone we worship; You alone we ask for help. Guide us to the straight path. The way of those on whom You have bestowed Your grace, Not of those who earned Your anger nor of those who went astray. QUR’AN 1:1-7 Just as clouds cannot affect the presence and power of the sun’s light, but can alter our experience of the intensity of the light, sin can veil our perception of our inner goodness, but it cannot change it". At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us.” — Albert Schweitzer.

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DR. FAWZIA AL-RAWI, Author of Divine Names: The 99 Healing Names of the One Love and Founder of theCenter for Feminine Spirituality and Sufism A. Helwa not only unveils dozens of spiritual secrets hidden within the Qur’an, but she does so in an uplifting and gentle way that meets each reader exactly where they are on the path to God. While staying true to classical Islamic theology, A. Helwa’s emphasis on the forgotten teachings of love in Islam has a way of speaking not to just Muslims but to spiritual seekers of all traditions. Unlike your average book on religion that is focused solely on rules and outer practices, Secrets of Divine Love is a motivational and inspiring guide of how to experience the beauty hidden in the heart of the Qur'an and the Islamic tradition from a place of love, passion, and joy. If you have been longing to experience a more intimate and loving relationship wiht Allah, then this book was written for you. Note: the power of these cited content is when it's read within the full content of the book as it cannot fully convey the message when cut out straight from the book, however, it's a nice-to-have thing to have some understanding of what the book offers) Semua itu ada di dalam buku Secret Divine Love: A Spiritual Journey Into The Heart of Islam yang kemudian akan membantu dalam menyalakan kembali iman, memperdalam hubungan manusia dengan Tuhannya, dan mengatasi segala keraguan. The Quran is not a destination or wall, it is a window, it provides us a view into the essence of Allah.”Simply put: this is my favourite Islamic book I have ever read so far. Truly inspiring, compassionate, heartwarming, sentimental, and eye-opening. A. Helwa delicately discusses the many aspects of Islam including the question of God, who we are, the ‘mysterious’ world of the Qur’an, the spiritual dimension of Islam, repentance, the shahadah, salat (prayer), zakat, Ramadan, Hajj, death, and the mysteries of Heaven and Hell. Most of the things discussed are things we already know, but in my opinion A. Helwa’s writing has the power to make me sit down, internalise and reflect the practices of Islam that I have taken for granted. It also helps me put my life: the good and the bad in perspective. How we see God is a direct reflection of how we see ourselves. If God brings to mind mostly fear and blame, it means there is too much fear and blame welled inside us. If we see God as full of love and compassion, so are we.” SHAMS TABRIZI, RUMI’S SPIRITUAL GUIDE Sejujurnya setiap kali aku habis baca bab demi bab, ayat yang terlintas di fikiran aku ialah perjalanan untuk memaknai Islam itu sebenarnya penuh dengan : Harapan dan Kasih Sayang Allah. We knew the kindness was always there, and recite Al-Rahman Al-Raheem several times a day, but this had become somewhat out of focus. Many of us would have grown up feeling the restrictions and duties placed on us by religion compromised and negated our freedoms but were necessary for us to reach our ultimate goal – Heaven and Allah’s pleasure. But what we had been missing is the certitude that in this very journey lies our own pleasure too. Experience the love of Allah: Discover divine love through inspiring stories, powerful verses from the Qur’an, and sayings of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh).

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Shahadah, Part 2: “I Testify That Muhammad Is the Prophet of God” Who Was the Prophet ? Inspiring Stories of the Prophet The Prophet Reminds Us Who We Are The Prophetic Light of Wisdom Reflection: La Ilaha Illa Allah Reflection: Connecting with the Light of the Prophet Muhammad Chapter 7—Salat: How to Tune Into Divine Love Prayer Is for You God Gave the Salat to the Prophet The Secrets Behind Pre-Prayer Rituals: Adhan and Wudu Turning Toward the Kaaba Why Does the Salat Have a Set Form? The Symbolism of the Postures of Prayer Al-Fatiha: The Heart-Opener The Celestial Power of Prayer Times The Mystery of Repetition and Remembrance Reflection: Overcoming Distractions During Prayer Chapter 8—Zakat: Giving as an Instrument of God Spoken Sadaqah Give Without Judgment Zakat: A Divine Tax on Your Blessings Your Zakat Does Not Belong to You Every Atom of Giving Counts The Science of Giving Give for God’s Grace, Not for People’s Praise This is simply a wonderful book, written with care and precision, weaving us into God’s beautiful tapestry.” Helwa menulis buku ini setelah melewati perjalanan spritual yang panjang. Dalam satu wawancara disebutin kalo Helwa sempat nggak menyembah Tuhan mana pun selama hampir 10 tahun karena ia masih bingung dengan entitas Tuhan mana yang harus ia sembah. Lalu setelah mencari-cari dan berguru ke sana ke mari, hatinya pun tertancap di Islam dan jadilah ia seorang Muslimah yang taat, cerdas, dan menyenangkan sampe sekarang. A Linguistic Miracle and Divine Reminder of Oneness The Qur’an Was a Game-Changer Reflection: Contemplate the Qur’an with Love Reflection: Healing with Divine Sound Chapter 4—The Spiritual Dimensions of Islam You Are Inherently Good Islam: To Surrender in Peace Iman: Walking in Faith Ihsan: Seeing God Everywhere The Stations of Ecstatic Love Reflection: Making Every Action into Worship Chapter 5—Tawba: Repent and Return to Unity God’s Guidance Begins and Ends with Forgiveness Returning to the Oneness Begin Right Now Transforming Your Temptations into Prayers Turning Toward God The Infinite Power of God’s Forgiveness Forgive to Free Yourself. Forgiving Ourselves How to Repent: The Path to Loving Forgiveness Returning to the Path of Love Reflection: Deeper Dimensions of Tawba Chapter 6—Shahadah: The Ecstasy of Oneness Shahadah, Part 1: “I Testify That There Is No God but God”Your task is not to seek for love, but merely to seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have built against it." (Rumi). The author's work has a special way of speaking to the heart. This reading offers exceptional spiritual nuances on the core ofIslamic belief and practices. More than ever, we are in need of content like this that shines a luminous light on a faith that is frequently misunderstood.”