The Life of Hearts – Shaykh Sa'd Ash-Shathri [French]

The Life of Hearts

Shaykh Sa'd Ash-Shathri

• The Life of Hearts: Inner Reform Based on the Quran and Sunnah

The Life of Hearts – Shaykh Sa'd Ash-Shathri is a French-language book dedicated to inner purification and the deeds of the heart that nourish the believer’s faith. Through an approach based on the Quran, the Sunnah and the sayings of the righteous predecessors, the author highlights the spiritual qualities that allow the heart to remain alive, sincere and attached to Allah. Moreover, he explains how the believer can resist the causes of heedlessness and spiritual hardness found in daily life.

The book develops a structured reflection on the reform of the heart and its impact on worship, behavior and the servant’s relationship with his Lord. Shaykh Sa'd Ash-Shathri emphasizes that outward reform cannot be complete without sincere inner reform. This reform is based on the presence of the heart, acceptance of the revealed texts and the constant pursuit of closeness to Allah.

The work is organized into thirty thematic chapters dedicated to the deeds of the heart and noble spiritual qualities. Among the topics discussed are sincerity, piety, trust in Allah, reflection upon the Quran, patience, modesty, certainty, sincere repentance, humility and mercy toward believers. For each subject, the author relies on Quranic verses and authentic hadiths. He explains the importance of these qualities and their effects on the Muslim’s life.

• Fasting and the Deeds of the Heart in The Life of Hearts

The central theme of the book is the relationship between fasting and the spiritual health of the heart. The author explains that fasting is not merely physical abstinence, but a true means of spiritual education. Indeed, it strengthens sincerity, increases awareness of Allah and helps the believer purify intentions and actions. In addition, the reader discovers how the spiritual states connected to fasting directly influence the presence of the heart in acts of worship.

Shaykh Sa'd Ash-Shathri also gives great importance to concepts such as humility, reflection, reverential fear and contemplation. Thus, the book does not simply define the deeds of the heart. It also demonstrates their practical role in building a balanced and living faith. This progressive approach allows the reader to identify the spiritual qualities that should be developed in order to strengthen the relationship with Allah and improve inner stability.

Readers wishing to further explore spiritual diseases and the states of the heart may also consult The Heart & Its States – A Treatise on Spiritual Cardiology, a work focused on the causes that make the heart alive, sick or hardened, as well as the means of purifying it according to the teachings of Ibn al-Qayyim.

• An Accessible Book on Purification of the Heart

Thanks to its clear organization and focused chapters, The Life of Hearts presents essential concepts of Islamic spirituality in an accessible and structured manner. Each chapter helps the reader understand the deeds of the heart, their importance in faith and the ways to cultivate them in everyday life.

Through The Life of Hearts – Shaykh Sa'd Ash-Shathri, the reader discovers a balanced reflection on inner purification and the qualities that help preserve a living heart attached to Allah. This book is therefore a beneficial read for anyone seeking to deepen spiritual education, develop a more conscious faith and better understand the central role of the heart in worship and Muslim conduct.