My Dear Heart by Dr. Haifaa Younis is a deeply reflective Islamic book that invites readers to reconnect with the most precious element of their spiritual being—the heart. Created by our Rabb, the heart is the seat of faith and the only possession we will carry with us when we return to Allah ﷻ. Yet it is often the most neglected.
Through thirty thoughtfully written chapters, Dr. Haifaa Younis draws upon timeless wisdom from the Qur’an and Sunnah, along with personal insights and lived experience, to guide readers in understanding, nurturing, and protecting the heart. The book explores what strengthens the heart, what weakens it, and how different influences shape its spiritual state.
My Dear Heart is an invitation to pause and reflect, to recognize the spiritual illnesses that harm the heart, and to discover the remedies that restore its health. With clarity and compassion, the book leads readers toward the ultimate goal of achieving a sound heart (qalbun salīm)—a heart that is at peace, spiritually alive, and pleasing to Allah.
In a world overwhelmed by noise and distraction, this book gently brings focus back to what truly matters: a heart that is close to Allah, tranquil, and grounded in faith.
