"Within every human being is a Kingdom. The heart is the ruler of this Kingdom, and the rest of the body are its subjects. If the heart rules with justice and excellence, the body will perform good actions and the Kingdom will flourish. If, however, the heart neglects its duties, the body will be in a state of disobedience to Allah s and the entire Kingdom will suffer the consequences. Allah ﷻ made this Kingdom so crucial that through it the eternal and everlasting dominion of the next life is either gained or lost." The Kingdom of the Heart by Habib 'Umar Bin Hafiz gives the reader a deeper understanding of the importance of cultivating the spiritual kingdom of the heart. Readers will gain a deeper appreciation into how outward actions have spiritual consequences. Some of the topics covered The Tongue & Its Effects Looking at Creation with Love & Mercy The Impact of Shaking Hands Attending to the Ending of Our Lives The Impact of Intention This book uniquely shows the direct correlation between outward actions and the heart, giving us insights into how various actions impact the state of our hearts. Ultimately, it gives us a way to internalize the wisdom and purpose of acts of devotion, resulting in the purification of the heart and nearness to Allah ﷻ.
I believe there are some salihin (righteous people) in this world, and though their words are few, they strike straight to the heart. The Kingdom of the Heart by Habib Omar bin Hafiz is one such gem—it truly deserves to be a bedside book for every Muslim. Habib Omar speaks with immense reverence, and his words naturally inspire deep respect - for the book, the author, the deen, and our beloved Prophet ﷺ. There is not a single excessive or unnecessary word in this book. May Allah be pleased with Habib Omar, and keep us on the Straight Path (اهْدِنَا الصِّرَاطَ الْمُسْتَقِيمَ). Ameen.