With the Heart in Mind: The Moral & Emotional Intelligence of the Prophet

by Mikaeel Ahmed Smith

With the Heart in Mind is an inquiry into the nature of the intellect and why classical Islamic theologians understood the nature and function of the intellect. With the Heart in Mind asks readers to consider an alternative understanding of intelligence in which the primary function of the intellect is to know God and lead others to Him as well.

Genres: Islam, Nonfiction, Religion, Psychology, Spirituality, Personal Development, Self Help

186 pages, Paperback

Published April 1, 2019

About the author

Shaykh Mikaeel Ahmed Smith (Michael V Smith) is an instructor at Qalam. He is a faculty member at the Qalam Seminary. He gives lectures and conducts various classes for the community. You can listen to him regularly on the Qalam Podcast.

Shaykh Mikaeel previously served as a resident scholar at the Islamic Society of Annapolis and the Islamic Society of Baltimore. He grew up in a deeply spiritual Christian home in Buffalo, NY. At the age of 18, he embraced Islam after reading the Qur’an and the Autobiography of Malcolm X. He then enrolled at the Dar ul-Uloom al-Madania in Buffalo, NY, where he completed his memorization of the Qur’an. He continued his studies in Jami’a Abu Noor in Damascus, Syria.

In 2012, he earned his Bachelor's Degree in Islamic Studies at the Dar ul-Uloom Canada in Chatham, Ontario. He is the author of With the Heart in Mind, a book exploring the moral and emotional intelligence of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. He currently resides in Dallas, TX with his wife and three children.

Reviews

[Mikaeelvsmith2 · Rating 4 out of 5]

My intention in writing the book was to present a theory for Prophetic Intelligence that explains some of the amazing aspects of our Prophet ‎ﷺ‎‬‎ . I did not intend to go very deep in EQ. I am currently working on a book exclusively on Emotional Competencies and the Prophetic development of them. The next book attempts to explain in detail how to develop emotional competence. In general, I feel that we need more literature on these topics for educated Muslims.

Thank you for your feedback and I would love to get direct emails from yall.

mikaeel@qalaminstitute.org

[Salma · Rating 5 out of 5]

A book I will need to visit and revisit again. At the heart of it is a call to reassess how we give meaning to intelligence and the vital role and purpose of our intellect. Current markers of intelligence often revolve around pursuits of knowledge — PhDs, publications, the next discovery or invention— but rarely will we label a gracious person loved and respected by their community, or a person willing to fight for what is morally upright as someone ‘intelligent’. Isn’t that odd? In fact, these two other aspects of intelligence, emotional and moral, are the vehicles that will allow the knowledge we acquire to be succesfully implemented, inspiring deep change in our communities for a higher purpose or ‘the greater good’.

This book primarily explores the above by examining the traits of one of the greatest human beings ever to walk on the Earth - Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). Whether or not you believe in him, no doubt there is something exemplary about an orphaned, unlettered man who was able to bring about deep, lasting change to one of the most barbarous societies of that time. The excerpts of his life pertinent to elucidating the concepts of moral and emotional intelligence are further complemented by examples from sociology, philosophy, history, as well as the Bible and the author’s own personal reflections. The book finishes off with an example of the proficient use of these intelligences in action and how we can apply that to our daily life.

It’s an made me reflect on my role as a doctor, the careful balance of applying knowledge to patients with complex emotional needs and wishes, all while trying to adhere to the four ethical principles as the moral compass of what is ‘right’. How else can we make the lives of our patients better? How else can we empower them? At the same time, how can we give medical students and doctors the tools to face the numerous emotional and moral challenges present in clinical practice so that they can be confident in the decisions they make? I am reminded some advice my consultant gave me: it’s better to be a doctor with some lapses in knowledge but is genuinely nice and caring, than a doctor with all the knowledge in the world but can’t be nice at all.

[Aneesah · Rating 5 out of 5]

"...as a family grows larger, so too does the need for one's emotional intelligence."

Ya Allah, this is so true. I think the greatest growth I have experienced post-motherhood is that of emotional intelligence. It's one of those things that many of us, growing up, didn't know about almost at all, until life's challenges point out to you smack in the face, "Hey—look, here's a gap! Maybe you need to upgrade this part of yourself!"

#MashaAllah points about this book:

✔️ Answers a lot of the questions one has about the current world, like "why is today's society like this?". Reminds me of Ustaz Hasrizal's books in this sense.

✔️ Reframes intelligence as we've always known it. Wallahi, now I know why the Prophet SAW was a genius! His people skills were 💯!

✔️ Quotes current research and weaves in stories from the Hadith (that we probably heard before but never in this way!).

✔️ Helps us A LOT in reviewing our roles as Muslims, parents, teachers, daie, etc.

Personally though, I find some of the bits *too* academic/theoretical for my level (especially on moral intelligence), and I somehow wish the book was longer and had more examples. 😬 (It is a thin and compact book.)

But overall a worthy read and strong start towards getting a sense of what emotional and moral intelligence are about, and why/how the Prophet SAW used these skills for Islam.

[Marissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book prompt me to think, reflect and eventually redefine my understanding of what Intelligence is.

The book presents to us the Theory of Prophetic Intelligence. The foundation lays on the realization that our beloved Prophet SAW was indeed the most Intelligent Person that ever set foot on earth.

The prophetic model of intelligence proposed in this book is based on 2 primary intelligences; Moral & Emotional. By examining the life of the Prophet SAW we will begin to understand how his unparalleled emotional knowledge of people and his distinguished ability to recognize & fight for the truth, had caused the massive transformation of his society.

I personally appreciate how Moral & Emotional aspects are diligently studied hence justify that the IQ per se is insufficient. It’s only 1 of the multiple capacities that contributes to Intelligence. While IQ is important, it’s the EQ that allow us to successfully implement, transfer and exchange knowledge with others. The Moral & Emotional aspects will be the conduit to improve the quality of our society.

This book is a combination of an academic & religious discourse. Though it may be a challenging read to some but it definitely benefits many people; parents, educators, academic institutions and many more. I give 5/5 for the contents yet i wish that the explanation in every chapter are divided into subtopics with some tables & diagrams for easy grasp. Nevertheless, it was a good read Alhamdulillah!

[Johanna Nalini · Rating 3 out of 5]

There were many groundbreaking discussions on the prophetic model of intelligence, though the book was littered with unneeded facts and back stories, making it quite dry and difficult to read

[Narmeen · Rating 5 out of 5]

We live in a society that often shames people for reacting from a place of emotions, making claims that the most logical way of living is by solely focusing on rationality. Sometimes these notions heavily blame women for being “too emotional”, which in their definition means not good enough to educate or speak their mind from a place of intellect. Atleast, that’s what I see being applied to me by some men around me. This book uses well researched arguments to show that emotions and rationality do infact go hand in hand, it’s all about the healthy balance of those two elements.

Learning about rasool saw is my favorite thing to do. The more I learn, the more validated I feel as a woman and a human, and the more I strive to attain his emotional intelligence. The hadiths shared with vivid details and the way they were presented with Sh’s commentary inspire me to apply the sunnah skill of listening and making people feel seen in my own interactions and relationships.

I love learning from Sh. Mikaeel Smith, I feel a connection to his approach and his gentle mannerisms. May Allah increase him in all that he does and put barakah in all his affairs, Ameen

This is an excellent book. A very needed book in the field of psychology from an Islamic perspective. Highly recommend.

[Maryam · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really appreciated this perspective of prophetic intelligence. Smith goes into detail about the different types of ‘aql’ or knowledge, which is often referred to as light. Light for illumination, but also light for insight and understanding (basirah).

The most important distinction for prophetic knowledge is that it is light in the heart, just as sight is a light in the eyes. An apt metaphor for distinguishing our western understanding of knowledge and intelligence from the Islamic perspective.

In Islam, knowledge is gained through using our heart. Smith uses the prophet Muhammad (saw) as an example of this type of knowledge through his compassion and empathy for others.

As a therapist, it was refreshing to read about just how important emotional intelligence is to the faith, not only to strengthen our character (adthab), but also to understand the religion and god ❤️ Highly recommend!

[Hadeel · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this book. It shows the Prophet may Allah bless and give him peace won people's hearts before sending a message. It's a must-read for any Muslim who aspires to create change in his society and gain people's love

[hajr227 · Rating 3 out of 5]

TLDR: this book is great for beginners trying to learn about emotional intelligence, but not nuanced enough for those who already have studied it. just personally not for me!

I really liked the book in the first few chapters, however it later felt like basic facts about emotional intelligence that everyone pretty much knows unless they live under a rock.

The analysis in the first 1/3 of the book was great, it just felt a little simple afterwards.

I do love Mikaeel Smith’s podcasts though, so even though this book might not have been for me I still benefit a lot from his other works!

[Dima · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really liked it! Just not what I thought it’d be. Looking forward to When Hearing Becomes Listening

[aliaareadstoo · Rating 5 out of 5]

With The Heart in Mind by Mikaeel Ahmed Smith not only explores the moral and emotional intelligence of Rasulullah ﷺ, as stated in its subtitle, but also provides insights into the history of how debates on defining intelligence began—from the time of Caliph Mansur to modern developments in the subject.

It starts with a discussion on ‘aql (intellect), then proceeds to delve into moral and emotional intelligence, and concludes with how these aspects can transform a nation.

To be fair, the stories of Rasulullah ﷺ that we have been hearing since childhood have already taught us, indirectly, how strong his moral and emotional intelligence was. However, this book thoroughly spells out the specific actions Rasulullah ﷺ took that demonstrated his strength on a higher level. Reading these stories again, my eyes welled up somehow. How I long to be in the presence of Rasulullah ﷺ too.

I was hooked from the beginning, as I find this topic highly relevant to our daily lives. I’m sure we can all observe the changes happening in our society compared to earlier generations. Rather than focusing solely on intelligence quotient (IQ), it is equally important to integrate emotional quotient (EQ) into our habits and actions, making it a norm in our interactions with those around us. To achieve this, of course we can take lessons from the life of Rasulullah ﷺ based on the guidelines from the Quran, Hadith, and the extensive exegeses that described him in the best possible way, then work to develop the qualities within ourselves.

In this context, I believe the author did very well with his research. I must say that I gained a lot of knowledge and discovered new scholars to look up to. This book also made me reflect on my own moral and emotional intelligence and how effective it is within the society I am in.

[Khawlah Usmani · Rating 5 out of 5]

12/5, highly recommend

[A · Rating 4 out of 5]

"The Islamic conception of prophethood challenges Descartes' enthroning of human reason as the ultimate authority and argues that true enlightenment results when the intellect is guided by revelation"

Mikaeel Ahmed Smith explores the emotional and moral intelligence of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. It argues that the Prophet’s ﷺ success wasn’t just due to divine revelation, but also his deep empathy, emotional awareness, and ability to connect with people.
A big underlying theme was to offer takeaways for parents in understanding and helping their children grow into the best versions of themselves by way of instilling and nurturing emotional and moral intelligence in them.

The book blends Islamic tradition with insights from psychology, showing how we can apply the Prophet’s ﷺ emotional intelligence in leadership, teaching, parenting and personal growth today.

It also touches on some philosophical points regarding the 'aql, centering Islamic thinkers like Ghazali and Muhaasibi, but also alluding to Western philosophers.

I will go through this book once more in the future

[Habiba · Rating 5 out of 5]

5-star rating for this brilliant book! ..I love the ending, really! Very brilliant and reflective.. especially the last chapter and the conclusion when he connected religion to family welfare, that was quite brilliant!

The only thing I don't agree with the author about for which I was going to down rate it to 4 stars, is that he based his words on words of the scholars of "kalam" and their definitions of "aql"..etc who are known for stray beliefs

Although, he didnt mention their stray beliefs within the book.. , but still I don't agree with them being mentioned.

In conclusion, a great book that I've enjoyed reading.. highly recommended!

[Hudz18 · Rating 5 out of 5]

I originally ordered this book as it was one of the books we would be tested on for in MIST. I can say with full assurance that I admire this book for two things; It's relevance to me as a young Muslim woman and how it's written. It's easy to read and isn't bombarded with sheer statistics or theories. I felt like I was given a story, and then the stats and theories helped along the way to show me the bigger picture. I always read seerah books, but nothing has helped me understand certain traits of the Prophet(SWT), as this book has done. A pleasure to read, and will be highly recommending this book to my friends, both Muslim and non-Muslim as it caters to the development of yourself as a person.

[Kinza · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great book for a book club bc it’s dense and has good topics to dissect and explore. It aligns with a lot of what I’ve learned in other settings and frames it a different way. The community is hungry for more books/knowledge on this topic and it’s a topic I hope continues to gain more classes & books.

[Maha Rizvi · Rating 5 out of 5]

just an incredible book sA that every Muslim should read to begin to think about how Islam perfectly encapsulates all areas of intelligence and morality for us to use as a guide and especially how we should learn about the character and emotional intelligence of the Prophet Muhammad pbuh and strive to live using prophetic examples

[bayaan · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really had high expectations, therefore I was left disappointed.

The content seemed to follow an unknown pattern at times. It felt unorganized and really out of place at some point so I’ve been STRUGGLING to finish this read.
The book isn’t bad.. it’s just not what I wanted it to be.
It only scratched the surface of the prophetic model of intelligence. I was looking for more depth, more examples from Prophet Muhammad’s (pbuh) life.
A big part of the book was theory/philosophy, which - don’t get me wrong- isn’t something unnecessary or bad. However, it wasn’t what I was hoping for and it made my reading experience a dry one.

Regardless, I could tell that there’s a tremendous research behind this book. The author presented various islamic and western perspectives on the ‘aql and its role in human life and I really appreciated the analysis and the new perspectives, especially the talk about “shame” towards the end of this book:

“If ‏we allow moral sensitivity to revolve solely around identity and give the power to shame only to those with whom we share common ideals, then I foresee only further division of the community. This division is seen in the development of religious “safe spaces,” where people can come as they are and feel safe from the annoying, simplistic rants of people who hold the entirety of the ummah to a single moral identity. These places are designed to serve those who feel their identity is too nuanced for the general community and those who feel they aren’t understood by the general community. But these safe spaces will eventually reach an interesting crossroads where they too will form a common identity between members and they too will, intentionally or unintentionally, agree upon tolerable and intolerable actions, which naturally results in moral identity-related shame—the very thing from which they themselves were fleeing. The individual members of these safe spaces will begin to look at themselves as an extension of the group and they too will have shame before other members with whom they share a common identity. By now it should be clear that we cannot remove shame without removing identity” (p. 178)

[Afshan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nicely researched and rich in Islamic discourse regarding intellectual, moral and emotional intelligence. Highlighting the Prophet's ﷺ interpersonal/intrapersonal skills to shed light on how intentional verbal and physical interactions shaped religious history was insightful. The immediate positioning of these lessons into our daily lives with clear examples could help even the most common person - like myself - enhance their moral and emotional character to follow the Sunnah. Critical read for educators - I'm glad this book on the textbook list for Teaching Skills & Methodologies at the Ribaat Academic Institute (ribaat.rabata.org). I plan to revisit the text regularly to engage in personal reflection and recommend it to readers who are curious about emotional & moral understanding through a spiritual lens.

[Ame Ai · Rating 3 out of 5]

The content is good and shows how the Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasallem) used emotional intelligence. However, the author is a signatory to the document that claimed that LGBTQ+ people could not be good Muslims. It's a shame because the content of the book could have been used to show the benefits of traditionally feminine/yin qualities as emotional intelligence is often associated with the feminine/yin.

[Amana]

I enjoyed reading the Prophetic (pbuh) examples of Emotional and Moral Intelligence. Left with me a great appreciation of how one man influenced so many people to this day. Good read for Ramadan.

[NZ · Rating 2 out of 5]

Star reviews are fiddly things and in this case the low rating is worth explaining. It's not that this book isn't a wealth of information or that I found none of it useful, because both of those are untrue. I do agree with the reviews which call this book 'meandering' (not always a fatal flaw- in this case I would class it more as 'slightly confusing' than anything else). This work isn't wildly incohesive but it would benefit from a stronger through-line. At times this is less of an examination of the Prophet Muhammad (saw), and more of an attempt to (re)define the masculinity of the American Muslim Man. We can even say that this entire book is geared to an audience of the straight Muslim man. Nonetheless, I was able to take away quite a bit from the more Seerah-focused portions, particularly the first half.

The reason for the rating: the first red flag which immediately jumped out to me was the section where the author described instances of marital r*pe & abuse (the latter word is used, the former only alluded to). The text goes on to discuss empathy. Of course we know very well that r*pe is about power. 'Power' is not a word the author is shy to use, it longforms discussions of ayaat from the Quran regarding that very concept, but in this case the P-word would have required bringing up the underlying power structure- say it with me, patriarchy- which maybe was not what the author desired to get into. No maybe about it, really, because a discussion of patriarchy would have explicitly clashed with the book's two-page conclusion. In it, the author speaks to the deterioration of the family & points to the increased use of daycares and nursing homes as solid proof of concept. The expansion of both is more accurately described a direct result of women entering the workforce, which did not collapse The FamilyTM so much as it collapsed the specific economic structure which relied on an unpaid laborer maintaining the household tasks to function (whereas most working class households nowadays require two incomes to stay afloat). The patriarchal mode by which said unpaid labor was procured (marriage between an advantaged husband and a reliant wife) is ignored in this book because, again, an attempt is being made to define Muslim masculinity. So the vulnerability of women in the family home in question is not so relevant to that thesis, except as it calls upon already-empowered husbands to increase themselves in empathy & emotional intelligence.

And all that is probably why Hannah Arendt's (Hegelian) work isn't cited though her ideas are present, and why there is a delightful though inappropriate Dostoevsky reference used ("If there is no God, everything is permitted" is the philosophy of Ivan Karamazov from The Brothers Karamazov, and it's one the text always treats as ridiculous, because Dostoevsky was actively arguing for a return to Orthodox Christianity in that book even while attempting to grapple with the newly emerging masculinity/national character of a late 1800's Russia).

There's more I could say but that's really my main point in reviewing this work- again, I took quite a bit of beneficial information with it so I do want to maintain that.

[ARHAM MOIN · Rating 4 out of 5]

Intelligence is often seen as a function of the mind, devoid of the heart. It seems to be an issue of information stored in our head, in the same sense as the digital world around us, without an emotional grounding. We do not consider a spiritual grounding that enables us to interact in a very social world to realize changes and manifest issues the way we want it to be done, as important.

This book highlights how various scholars have viewed intelligence in the western and Islamic traditions. It gives various theories of how the intellect is seen and understood and connecting it to modern research. This section is extremely deep and is not easy to digest quickly as it involves highly philosophical debates.

The author then moves on to various aspects of intelligence. He first discussed emotional intelligence and how fundamentally part of intelligence it is. Its importance for our personal and social lives is emphasized well by Dr. Smith. He described how our body language and tone affect it. He discusses its importance in human relations and how we must build it practically. He gives a roadmap for us to improve this faculty of ours and develop it in others. Lastly he gives Prophetic examples of how this is to be done.

He then moves on to moral intelligence which he describes as the knowledge of what is right and wrong. He describes how important it is to have a clear moral compass and how dangerous it is to subjectify all moral issues. How we must train ourselves to see in a moral light is an issue he covers theoretically to highlight its importance and which he then practically explains. The stages of its development and how it forms is also discussed.

All in all he makes a great case for why we must all improve these faculty of ours if we want to realize change in people, and see results at a faster pace in our social world. Some more practical insights would have been better in my opinion though for us to thoroughly realize this matter. the best thing is that Dr. Smith uses the best of examples, Prophet Muhammad (saw) as a model to emulate, which truly does give us practical insights into how we must realize these faculties.

[Naveed · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you’re truly interested in positive change, this book does a great job in laying out how emotional and moral intelligence can pave the way, as exhibited by the Prophet (S).

Some of my major takeaways:

- Subjective intelligence, driven by “I should only do what I feel is appropriate,” is harmful to the individual, family and society

- If you want to have a deeper understanding of Allah (SWT), read the Quran, which often requires years of training of grammar, rhetoric, literature and morphology.

- Don’t be afraid of physical touch to communicate love and comfort those who are suffering - the Prophet (S) did this often

- Calibrate your moral compass with practical steps - (1) keeping the company of the righteous (2) recitation of the Quran with understanding and contemplation (3) studying the life of the Prophet (S) (4) making humble supplications before Allah (SWT) (5) learning the law and forcing oneself to live by it (6) repenting to Allah (SWT) and avoiding sin

What keeps it from 5 stars for me is the discussion of Aql at the front - it goes into historical context of the Muhasibi Theory of Intelligence, and it is a bit confusing. I wish this section was a bit more crisp and clear in the messaging, which I felt was done well later in the book, especially around moral intelligence.

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

While the content and organization seems disorganized or following an unknown pattern at times, I still thoroughly enjoyed the new perspective on the analysis of the Prophet' (pbuh) character. Smith attempts and mostly succeeds in using modern-day psychology and theory to extract and interpret lessons of prophetic emotional intelligence. My favorite segments were those with stories from the seerah, even with other prophets (peace be upon them all), as well as anecdotal examples from realities of life today.
This book is important for all those about to start a family or are currently in the process of raising one. Even if read sporadically, it remains a powerful and inshallah a motivation to *see* what you may not have sensed before.
May Allah bless the author and allow him to expand on this topic in a more detailed and structured form of expression.
Allahuma ameen

[Mahmud Guxgoj · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am thankful Allah made me find this book

As someone who doesn’t know how to qualify sort and read the immense literature of Islam in general but this topic talking about manners and behaviour I am thankful I found this book. It does an excellent job at summarising, emphasising and presenting the ideas of our biggest scholar and not only what they say but how they think. All of this to present to us, the immense deeper meaning in our Prophet saws actions. Smaller Actions I personally sometimes missed to connect to such big and profound ideas about family and emotion. This book illuminated the connection between the perfect ahlak of our prophets behaviour in a small community 1400 years ago in the desert with the most profound ideas and fundamentals of human behaviour and family. It made me be able to go even deeper into this knowledge.

[Jalaluddin Abdullah · Rating 5 out of 5]

With the Heart in Mind is an inquiry into the nature of the intellect and how classical Islamic theologians understood the nature and function of the psyche. With the Heart in Mind asks readers to consider an alternative understanding of intelligence in which the primary part of the intellect is to know God and lead others to Him as well. The author suggests that by studying the Emotional Intelligence of the Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w.), we improve the quality of our relationships with the people around us. We, like the Prophet (s.a.w.), can become catalysts for change around us. Emotional Intelligence within the author's model of intelligence is a tool by which the message of God is transferred to humanity. With the Heart in Mind reminds us that "To be loved by people is half of intelligence."

[Alem Jaganjac · Rating 5 out of 5]

Autor, Mikaeel Ahmed Smith, započinje knjigu pitanjem: "Ko je najinteligentnija osoba na svijetu?", potom nas uvodi u temu i postavlja tezu da je to Poslanik islama Muhammed, a.s.
Kroz prva tri poglavlja knjige čitamo o intelektu, emocionalnoj i moralnoj inteligenciji kroz primjere naučne teorije i prakse i primjere iz života Muhammeda, a.s., a kroz tumačenje i djela učenjaka. U četvrtom poglavlju govori se o radikalnoj promjeni, kako emocionalna inteligencija vodi do istinske transformacije, što bi bila praktična strana ove knjige. Na kraju autor izvodi zaključak, svoje bilješke te bogatu bibliografiju.
Iako je na ovu temu mnogo toga napisano ova knjiga nam pruža jedan orginalan i inovativan pogled na temu moralne i emocionalne inteligencije.
Moja preporuka za čitanje.

Jedan od citata:

"Vehb ibn Munebbih je rekao: 'Proučio sam preko sedamdeset različitih knjiga. Nakon što sam ih sve pročitao, došao sam do zaključka da je od prvog čovjeka do posljednjeg, inteligencija koja je data cijelom čovječanstvu u poređenju s inteligencijom poslanika Muhammeda, kao zrno pijeska u poređenju s pijeskom cijelog svijeta. On je, zaista, bio najinteligentniji čovjek."

[siso.sofy · Rating 5 out of 5]

The question of intelligence is something that has been in discussions for a long time. Throughout the book, we learn about the prophetic intelligence of the Prophet Muhammad, especially the moral and emotional intelligence.

Human knowledge needs to have the ability to change behavior and the ability to enlighten others. If we have the knowledge but we do not fulfill it's Amanah, that knowledge won't be beneficial to any of us.

When we discussed about intelligence we always try to relate it to about ability to logically and critically thinking, but we have to understand that human mind has its own limitations that we revelations to guide us further.

This is a great book for teachers, parents and learners.

[محمد فارس · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book brings focus towards our core attributes and our interactions with the things and people around us. Two concepts were brought to light and given a refined definition - emotional intelligence and moral intelligence, in which the book has also included tools for our understanding and actions to take. It takes examples from the life of the Prophet ﷺ, a man whom brought about revolutionary change within his community and set an example for the world to emulate.

I will be revisiting this book from time to time to refresh my knowledge and tap on the methods presented, in hopes to apply them for the goodness of my (and future) generation, inshaAllah.