Purification of the Heart Book

Signs, Symptoms, And Cures Of The Spiritual Diseases Of The Heart

English Translation and Commentary of Imam al-Mawlud's Matharat al-Qulub

This exploration of Islamic spirituality delves into the psychological diseases and cures of the heart. Diseases examined include miserliness, envy, hatred, treachery, rancour, malice, ostentation, arrogance, covetousness, lust, and other afflictions that assail people and often control them. The causes and practical cures of these diseases are discussed, offering a penetrating glimpse into how Islam deals with spiritual and psychological problems and demonstrating how all people can benefit from these teachings.

New edition 2012