Join us for the reboot of our Heart-to-Heart book club!
Book Club is a space for women to connect and have open, honest, and brave conversations about things that matter to women. All are welcome to attend, even if you haven't finished reading the book (and it is an AMAZING book) but would like to be part of the discussion.
This month we are reading Secrets of Divine Love: A Spiritual Journey into the Heart of Islam. by A. Helwa
Do your imperfections leave you feeling unworthy of love from a perfect Creator? Has your holy journey left you with more questions than answers? Internationally acclaimed, award-winning author, A. Helwa, has inspired over half a million readers with her passionate and poetic approach to faith. Now she’s here to show you how to unlock your spiritual potential and unveil your true purpose.
Secrets of Divine Love draws upon spiritual secrets of the Qur’an, ancient mystical poetry, and stories from the world’s greatest prophets and spiritual masters to help you reignite your faith, overcome your doubts, and deepen your connection with God.
Through the use of scientific evidence, practical exercises, and guided meditations, you will develop the tools and awareness needed to discern and overcome the negative inner critic that prevents you from experiencing God’s all-encompassing love. The passages in this book serve as a compass and guiding light that returns you to the source of divine peace and surrender. Through the principles and practices of Islam, you will learn how to unlock your spiritual potential and unveil your divine purpose. Secrets of Divine Love uses a rational, yet heart-based approach towards the Qur’an that not only enlightens the mind, but inspires the soul towards deeper intimacy with God.
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:
Who God is and how He unconditionally loves you exactly as you are
Why you were created and what your Divine purpose is
How God has already given you everything you need to reach Him
How to master your ego and awaken your heart
How to have an intimate relationship with a transcendent God
How your distractions during prayer can help you get closer to God
How to repent in a way that transforms your sins into good deeds
How to polish the mirror of your heart and experience God everywhere
Why death is not the end, but the beginning of eternal life
Why you were made for more than dying and going to heaven
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 the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), 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.
This Book Club meet-up will take place on Zoom and at the Hub. Register below to get the link and reserve your spot. We will send out options for in-person closer to the date if we have enough interest. If you want to attend in person at the MWO HUB, AFTER REGISTERING BELOW, please email info@mwo-orlando.org for details.