Heart

The heart is a muscular organ in most animals, which pumps blood through the blood vessels of the circulatory system. Blood provides the body with oxygen and nutrients, as well as assisting in the removal of metabolic wastes. In humans, the heart is located between the lungs, in the middle compartment of the chest.In humans, other mammals, and birds, the heart is divided into four chambers: upper left and right atria and lower left and right ventricles.

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Vow . Heart . Sawm (Fasting)

Is a silent vow still valid? I intended to fast on a specific Friday without stating it verbally. Should I observe the fast on that chosen Friday, or wait until after the event?

Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 3 months ago

If you made an intention to fast on a specific day as a vow or Nathr نذر then you must fast on that specific day even if you did not state it verbally. If your intention was to fast after the event, then you are not bound to fast but after the event. If your intention was for fast anyway with out a condition, then you can fast any time before or after the event.

Wassalam.

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Heart

I often experience a strange feeling, like a heavy heart or restlessness, the night before a close person passes away or when a serious issue or conflict is imminent at home. What could this sensation indicate?

Amina Inloes, Amina Inloes is originally from the US and has a PhD in Islamic Studies from the University of Exeter on Shi'a hadith. She is the program leader for the MA Islamic Studies program at the... Answered 6 months ago

It is not unusual for people to have a sense that something bad is about to happen, especially if it involves someone they are close to. It indicates that there is more to ourselves and the universe than what is measurable through material means.

It is narrated from Jabir:

I sighed in the presence of Abu Ja'far (Imam al-Baqir (A)) said, "Son of Allah's Messenger, sometimes I feel afflicted for no apparent reason or I am overcome with a condition of grief such that my family and friends see it on my face."

"Indeed, Jabir," he replied.

"Why is that, O son of Allah's Messenger?" I asked.

"What will you do knowing it?" he asked.

"I would love to know," I replied.

"O Jabir," he then said, "Allah created the believers from the earth of Paradise and brought about their souls from the breeze of Paradise. Believers are thus full brothers; so, when one soul amongst this group of souls is afflicted in any place, the rest are depressed, for they are one."

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Heart . Respect . Tazkiyah (Purification)

How can I purify my heart, regain my self-respect, and reconnect with Allah after making the mistake of developing feelings for someone in an un-Islamic way, which led to betrayal and emotional distress?

1. Repenting the previous bad deeds and deep feeling of sorrow about it.

2. Firm decision not to do it again under any circumstance.

3. Repeating Estighfaar (Seeking forgiveness) day and night especially when you are alone and during Sujood and in special times like during last one sixth if night (Sahar time).

Wassalam.

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Heart . Forgiveness . Repentance (Tawbah)

Can a heart be completely blackened and sealed such that they cannot repent, seek forgiveness or do good deeds?

This is what is referred to in the Qur'an as Allah sealing people's hearts (e.g. 2:7); i.e. they have gone so far towards evil that they have lost the capability to change.

However, this does not happen if we just make a mistake or do something wrong; rather, it is for people like Yazid.

A person with their heart sealed might do something that, on the surface, appears to be a good act, but would lack the inner intention for it to genuinely be classified as one in the hereafter.

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Fear . Heart . Qiyama

How can I find peace in my heart despite experiencing immense fear related to the Day of Judgement?

Allah Says in Quran: There is no fear on the humble servants of Allah, nor sadness.(Sura Yunus, verse 63).

It is good to think about the great Mercy of Allah and repeat Ya Arhama Arrahimeen and Ya Rahman Ya Raheem.

One of the best ways to find peace in our heart is by repeating Salawaat (ALLAHUMMA SALLI ALA MUHAMMAD WA AALI MUHAMMAD) as well as Esighfaar (ASTAGHFIRULLAH RABBI WA ATOUBU ELAYH).

Wassalam.

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Istikhara . Mind . Heart

Should I pursue a job opportunity that seems good to me, even though the Istekhara done by my mother for the last stage didn't come out favorably while the one I did at an initial stage was positive?

You are not bound to follow an Istekhara done by your mother or any one other than you. You can follow the Istekhara which you did.

Wassalam.

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Language . Heart . Salah (Prayers) . Du'a (Supplication)

Are Munajat or Dua in a different language permissible during night prayer or any other prayer? Can I recite a Dua that I have not memorized during night prayer?

Yes. Reciting the meanings of any Munajaat or Du'a in any language which you understand is permissible in Night Prayer or any Prayer.

Wassalam.

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Heart . Obedience . Qur'an

How can I address the issue of my heart feeling sealed according to the Quran and my decreased level of obedience compared to before?

We need to repeat Estighfaar day and night, and repeat long Sojood (Prostration) whenever we can. It is also useful to visit grave graves of our known persons and remember that they went before us and we are definitely going after them and difference between them and us but only the date of departure. It is also useful to put your hand in head of an orphan out of kindness and respect. This act makes heart more soft.

Wassalam.

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Heart . God (Allah) . Paradise

Will I be able to see Allah's face clearly with my eyes in Jannah or will I be seeing Him only with my heart?

Allah Can never be seen neither in this world not hereafter as He said in Quran : Eyes can never see Him. (Sura Al-An'aam, Verse 103.)

When Prophet Moosa (AS) begged to Allah to let him see Him, Allah replied him: You will never see Me. (Sura Al-A'raaf, Verse 143.

Wassalam.

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Heart . Mantiq (Logic)

My heart does not listen or is convinced by the dictates of logic and reason. Do you have any tips on how I could get my heart to be compliant with reason?

Rebecca Masterton, Dr Rebecca Masterton graduated with a BA in Japanese Language and Literature; an MA in Comparative East Asian and African Literature and a PhD in Islamic literature of West Africa. She has been... Answer updated 3 years ago

Bismillah, one of the most difficult things for human beings to obtain is clarity. Clarity can especially be difficult to obtain if you were raised in a family that gas-lighted you, or emotionally manipulated you. This kind of behaviour violates the normal boundaries of your dignity and respect, and can cause you to become confused and doubt what is right and what is wrong. Clarity is obtained through coming to understand your worth as a human being. Phobias may arise as a natural part of the human being's survival instinct, but can be wrongly applied if the person has not overcome past traumas. Thus, if the mind rationally knows that something is OK, the heart of the person may still carry a phobia. Closely studying psychology and human behaviour for maybe five years, through books and online lectures and videos, can help you to understand yourself more.

Actually 'reason' is not infallible. The line between reason, intuition, the heart and self-interest is not clear-cut. Working towards clarity can take ten or twenty years of a lot of deep reflection and study. Do not be upset if it doesn't come just within months.

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Heart . Du'a (Supplication)

Is supplication only through the tongue or can one supplicate to God through one's heart too?

Zoheir Ali Esmail, Shaykh Zoheir Ali Esmail has a Bsc in Accounting and Finance from the LSE in London, and an MA in Islamic Studies from Middlesex University. He studied Arabic at Damascus University and holds a PhD... Answered 3 years ago

Bismillah

Thank you for your question. Supplication from and with the heart is perfectly fine. Indeed, our very poverty is an existential supplication to the Almighty.

May you always be successful

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Heart . Azadari . Du'a (Supplication)

Why am I not able to cry while making Dua about a matter which is most important to me? Is it the case that I may not be asking that Dua from my heart?

The Hadeeth says: Eyes will not be dry but because of hard hearts, and hearts will not be hard but because of sinful acts.

We always need to seek forgiveness and remember and repent our sins and beg for forgiveness.

It is mentioned in the Hadeeths to put you hand on the head of an orphan so that your heart will be more soft and sympathetic.

It is also very good to visit the grave yard especially the graves of your parents or relatives or friends. Seeking your needs in a Du'a near your parents is very useful.

Wassalam.