Secrets of Divine Love: A Spiritual Journey into the Heart of Islam
Does a fast-paced modern lifestyle take a toll on your relationship with Allah? Discover how to build a more intimate bond with Him.
Do your imperfections leave you feeling unworthy of love from a perfect creator? Has your holy journey left you with more questions than answers? Are you struggling to relate sacred text to your tech-dominated life? Internationally acclaimed, award winning author A. Helwa has inspired over half a million readers with her passionate and poetic approach to holiness. Now she’s here to show you how to unlock your spiritual potential and unveil your true purpose.
Secrets of Divine Love: A Spiritual Journey into the Heart of Islam is an inspiring guide that will lead you towards the hidden meaning of the Qur'an through passion and joy. Written with care and precision, Helwa’s metaphoric insights invite you on her earnest search for truth and understanding. By accessing the inner workings of Islamic tradition, your struggles in faith will be met with a deeper connection to Allah rooted in compassion.
In Secrets of Divine Love, you’ll discover:
- Allah’s unconditional regard for you so that you are forever encompassed in His care
- Hundreds of spiritual findings within the Qur’an to strengthen your faith
- The best ways to repent, so your sins can be transformed into good deeds
- The unseen symbols behind the forms of prayer to help enhance your worship
- How distractions during your daily devotions can surprisingly bring you closer to God, and much, much more!
Secrets of Divine Love guides readers, no matter their religious background, through the teachings of Muhammad, Rumi, and other luminaries. If you like theology backed by modern science and psychology, instructions for contemporary Muslims, and motivational lessons from the Qur’an, then you’ll adore A. Helwa’s insightful book.
Buy Secrets of Divine Love to begin your journey back to your Creator today!
Reviews (198)
Imagine this! A book that will cause you to fall in love with God!
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.
THIS IS A MUST READ! Beautiful written
This is a must read. I can not recommend this book enough. I have always had a love for God but also so much guilt, like I disappointed him. Of course I know of God’s mercy, it’s one of the names “Ar Rahim”. But this book did something inside me, the love I thought I had for our creator was solidified and multiplied, and the guilt I felt was warrantless. My heart was immediately put at ease. Allah loves us, and when you know that, REALLY know that by the use of direct aya and surahs from the Quran, poetry, Rumi, you begin to understand the true being and beauty of our religion. And when you truly understand Allah’s love, you strive to never want to disappoint.
The best Islamic book I have ever read! Just one problem…
I honestly can’t say enough good things about this book. It opened my heart in a way I cannot describe. It spoke about Islam through hundreds of verses of the Qur’an and Hadith while showing the universality of the Qur’anic message through sharing quotes from spiritual seekers of all paths. IT IS THE BEST BOOK to give to a Muslim or Non-Muslim as a gift. I have read through 100+ Islamic books including Yasmin Mogahed, Nouman Ali Khan, and Omar Suleiman, but seriously this book is on another level. Helwa is a way better writer and so poetic in the way she says things. The book is filled with dozens of stories and poems as well as deep spiritual concepts. Its unreal. The only problem I had with it is there is no way to learn more about the author or book. I feel like this whole world opened up to me and I am dying to learn more! I heard Helwa is writing a few new books from podcasts so I am excited for that. Give me one more book and I’ll change the review to 5 stars! :)
A Spiritual Treasure that Feeds the Heart and the Soul - Highly Recommended for all Faiths
This book is truly a treasure! It is permeated with a softness and expansiveness that gently finds its way into your heart. It lifts the veils of heaviness surrounding religion to reveal the love and the joy at its roots. It creates a burning desire to know God, to know His secrets, to know yourself and your creation. I especially appreciate the way Helwa creates modern metaphors to describe ancient truths. For example, she describes how the revelation of the Qur’an “has a mysterious way of decoding and recoding our spiritual mainframe from the emotional traumas and patterns of the past.” And how it acts as a GPS, a “God Positioning System” that “warns us when we are going in the wrong direction, by reminding us that our ultimate goal is not to chase after this world...” With her unique writing style, she paints the most exquisite pictures that exude a fragrance that make you want to follow, to discover, and yet leave you desiring more. It is the perfect entrance to someone looking for mystical path with which to quench their thirst.
Author, stop trying to water down islam.
I havent finished this book. So far it’s alright but its got some questionable stuff. She doesnt provide the source of EVERY quote; which is annoying. Secondly, she says God loves you unconditionally, which is wrong. We muslims dont believe that at all. Just seems like she tried to make islam all rosey.
Very well done coming from a person in publishing
I found this book through a page I've been following on instagram. Helwa's instagram page really touched and her perspectives really lifted me I bought the book because I wanted to get more of the perspective of her devotion. Her stories and the quotes really opened my perspectives. What I loved most about this book is that she has a very open-minded perspective on Islam that opens the door to other non-Islamic readers as well. Moreover, I love the fact that she focuses on love rather than punishment. Secrets of Divine Love is a reminder of all the beautiful the Mercifulness of God. She also includes tasks at the end of each chapter which for me is most useful because I like to learn and have useful ideas of course physical practices that enhance the spiritual connection.
I 110% recommend this book to all!! A must have!
Hello all! Let me just start off by saying how wonderful and beautiful this book is. It is filled with so many gems and as I read each chapter, I feel as though I’m being enveloped by a warm blanket made from love, tenderness, and care. I have not finished this wondrous book as of yet, but that is only because I want to savor and bask in every moment of every word. As you can tell, I love this book. I recommend this book to everyone, not only Muslims because this book is too invaluable not to share. After all, I believe we all should know that we have a Creator that loves and care for us unconditionally.
Spiritually Enlightening
It does not surprise me how this beautiful mind and soul has come to such fruition. From enjoying her creative, spiritually inspiring poetry as she was growing up , to her mesmerizing speeches and discussions. I couldn't have been more excited to purchase this wonderful book of hers. Her wisdom and love for the Divine is so magical in how she helps others to realize such a beautiful existence and how it can enlighten our minds and souls to a more greater depth, to be the shining light and guiding compass. The book is a beautiful language of God's love and self love. Filled with a compilation of stories from the Quran and the Prophet (PBUH), combined with poetry, mysticism, personal stories and much more . It's a wonderful and practical guide to a spiritual journey into the Heart of Islam. I would say it's a beautiful read for anyone who's longing to find that deeper connection with the Divine. Thank you for being that spiritual GEM and sharing your love and message in this great book. May you always continue to spread the Divine love. Ameen!
Must add to your bookshelf and keep close to your heart!
I came across this book quite randomly while taking a class on the "Book of Love". I didn't know what to expect, except that my soul, not my mind, told me to put this book in my cart and press the "buy now" button. I started reading it as soon as I got it and I literally couldn't put it down! As I underlined wisdom-filled lines after another, I shared with my mom, friends, and everyone who would listen whilst also reflecting on how this book was *exactly* what I needed on my spiritual journey. It was what I was looking for and it found me. SubhanAllah. While I don't think I've ever come across a book like this, what makes this particular book on spirituality special is how the author approaches the topic of Divine Love. The intersectionality between many of our faith's tenants and His Love - while obvious the more one seeks - come together in this book in a way that leaves one speechless. Her grounding and humility shine through the words and it truly feels that God is speaking to you. Whether it's for you or for others in your life that are on the spiritual path, this book is a must-read! Never have I bought as many copies of a book to share with others as this one....and I give books as gifts ALL the time!
A book about feelings
A book filled with fluff- nothing informational
