{"id":103907,"date":"2026-02-24T08:48:12","date_gmt":"2026-02-24T06:48:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/radioislam.org.za\/a\/?p=103907"},"modified":"2026-02-24T08:48:12","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T06:48:12","slug":"signs-of-a-spiritually-sleeping-heart-part-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/radioislam.org.za\/a\/signs-of-a-spiritually-sleeping-heart-part-4\/","title":{"rendered":"Signs of a Spiritually Sleeping Heart &#8211; Part 4"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Renewal of the Heart and Soul<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Phase 2 &#8211; Awakening the Heart: From Routine to Purpose<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Signs of a Spiritually Sleeping Heart<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ramadhan is a month meant to awaken the heart. But how do we know if our heart is truly awake, or if it is spiritually asleep? The Prophet \ufdfa warned:<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u0623\u064e\u0644\u0627\u064e \u0625\u0650\u0646\u0651\u064e \u0641\u0650\u064a \u0627\u0644\u0652\u062c\u064e\u0633\u064e\u062f\u0650 \u0645\u064f\u0636\u0652\u063a\u064e\u0629\u064b\u060c \u0625\u0650\u0646\u0652 \u0635\u064e\u0644\u064f\u062d\u064e\u062a\u0652 \u0635\u064e\u0644\u064f\u062d\u064e \u0633\u064e\u0627\u0626\u0650\u0631\u064f \u0627\u0644\u0652\u062c\u064e\u0633\u064e\u062f\u0650\u060c \u0648\u064e\u0625\u0650\u0646\u0652 \u0641\u064e\u0633\u064e\u062f\u064e\u062a\u0652 \u0641\u064e\u0633\u064e\u062f\u064e \u0633\u064e\u0627\u0626\u0650\u0631\u064f \u0627\u0644\u0652\u062c\u064e\u0633\u064e\u062f\u0650 \u0648\u064e\u0647\u0650\u064a\u064e \u0627\u0644\u0652\u0642\u064e\u0644\u0652\u0628\u064f<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cIndeed, in the body there is a piece of flesh; if it is sound, the whole body is sound, and if it is corrupt, the whole body is corrupt \u2014 and that is the heart.\u201d (Bukhari 52, Muslim 1599)<\/p>\n<p>A spiritually sleeping heart may look active \u2014 it prays, it fasts, it reads Qur\u2019an \u2014 yet it remains disconnected from Allah because it has not awakened inwardly.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Signs of a Sleeping Heart<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Lack of Awareness in Worship<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Actions are performed mechanically.<\/li>\n<li>Prayer, fasting, and charity are done for habit, not for Allah.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u0642\u064f\u0644\u0652 \u0625\u0650\u0646\u0651\u064e\u0645\u064e\u0627 \u0623\u064e\u0646\u064e\u0627 \u0628\u064e\u0634\u064e\u0631\u064c \u0645\u0650\u062b\u0652\u0644\u064f\u0643\u064f\u0645\u0652 \u064a\u064f\u0648\u062d\u064e\u0649\u0670 \u0625\u0650\u0644\u064e\u064a\u0651\u064e \u0623\u064e\u0646\u0651\u064e\u0645\u064e\u0627 \u0625\u0650\u0644\u064e\u0640\u0670\u0647\u064f\u0643\u064f\u0645\u0652 \u0625\u0650\u0644\u064e\u0640\u0670\u0647\u064c \u0648\u064e\u0627\u062d\u0650\u062f\u064c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cSay, I am only a human being like you; it is revealed to me that your god is One\u2026\u201d (Surah Al-Kahf 18: 110)<\/p>\n<p>Even the Prophet \ufdfa reminds us that humans are prone to routine without reflection.<\/p>\n<p><em>Weakness in Gratitude<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A sleeping heart rarely remembers Allah\u2019s blessings.<\/li>\n<li>It complains, envies, or remains dissatisfied.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Allah says:<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u0648\u064e\u0644\u064e\u0626\u0650\u0646 \u0634\u064e\u0643\u064e\u0631\u0652\u062a\u064f\u0645\u0652 \u0644\u064e\u0623\u064e\u0632\u0650\u064a\u062f\u064e\u0646\u0651\u064e\u0643\u064f\u0645\u0652<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf you are grateful, I will surely increase you.\u201d (Surah Ibrahim 14: 7)<\/p>\n<p>Gratitude is the heartbeat of the soul. Without it, the heart remains inert.<\/p>\n<p><em>Indifference to Sin<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Repeated sins without remorse indicate spiritual dormancy.<\/li>\n<li>The heart is hardened and unaware of its own corruption.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Prophet \ufdfa said:<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u0639\u064e\u0644\u064e\u064a\u0652\u0643\u064f\u0645\u0652 \u0628\u0650\u0627\u0644\u0625\u0650\u062e\u0652\u0644\u064e\u0627\u0635\u0650 \u0641\u064e\u0625\u0650\u0646\u0651\u064e\u0647\u064f \u0634\u064e\u0639\u064e\u0627\u0631\u064e\u0629\u064f \u0627\u0644\u0645\u064f\u0624\u0652\u0645\u0650\u0646\u0650\u064a\u0646\u064e<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cHold fast to sincerity, for it is the distinguishing mark of the believers.\u201d (Bayhaqi)<\/p>\n<p>When the heart stops caring about sincerity, it is asleep.<\/p>\n<p><em>Distraction by the World<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Excess focus on wealth, status, or entertainment.<\/li>\n<li>Lack of reflection during daily routines.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u0623\u064e\u0644\u064e\u0627 \u0628\u0650\u0630\u0650\u0643\u0652\u0631\u0650 \u0627\u0644\u0644\u0651\u064e\u0647\u0650 \u062a\u064e\u0637\u0652\u0645\u064e\u0626\u0650\u0646\u0651\u064f \u0627\u0644\u0652\u0642\u064f\u0644\u064f\u0648\u0628\u064f<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cIndeed, in the remembrance of Allah do hearts find tranquillity.\u201d (Surah Ar-Ra\u2019d 13: 28)<\/p>\n<p>If dhikr feels difficult or boring, the heart is asleep.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Awakening the Heart<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pause before every action: \u201cAm I doing this for Allah?\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Reflect on blessings at every meal and prayer.<\/li>\n<li>Repent immediately after wrongdoing.<\/li>\n<li>Reduce distractions that numb the heart.<\/li>\n<li>A sleeping heart can be awakened if nurtured with intention, reflection, and sincere worship.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Renewal of the Heart and Soul Phase 2 &#8211; Awakening the Heart: From Routine to Purpose Signs of a Spiritually Sleeping Heart Ramadhan is a month meant to awaken the heart. But how do we know if our heart is truly awake, or if it is spiritually asleep? 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