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the spark of life into us and plants in us a longing to experience these
truths for ourselves.”

—NUR A L AIRD
MEd, Professor at the University of Sufism, Chair of the Department
of Spiritual Peacemaking, Mediator, Sufi healer and Counselor

“I am simply entranced by Helwa’s metaphors and insights. The bulk
of her sentences are poetry in motion and studded with pearls of wis-
dom. Fragrant with beauty. Many of the sentences are musical. You
can rap with them. Enchanting! The creative way Helwa has integrat-
ed her heart knowledge into her understanding of Islam is stunning.”

—IMAM JAMAL R AHMAN
Author of Spiritual Gems of Islam: Insights & Practices from the Qur’an,
Hadith, Rumi & Muslim Teaching Stories to Enlighten the Heart & Mind

“Secrets of Divine Love is the product of A. Helwa’s earnest search
for truth and meaning. It is also her invitation to us, the readers, to
see what she has seen. This is a fascinating book that offers various
profound insights and a vision of Islam—and indeed the Divine—that
many readers will surely find enlightening and uplifting.”

—M O H AMMAD KH ALIL
Professor of Islamic Studies at Michigan State University

“Secrets of Divine Love opens with one word: ‘Love.’ This word appears
and reappears, until the reader comes to understand only a fraction
of the ways that God pours His light on them. Helwa guides the
reader through a spiritual journey, highlighting aspects of Islamic
spirituality, practices, and tenets of the faith. This book serves as a
contemporary primer on Islam, and blends passages from the Qur’an
with reflection and discussion prompts for the reader. One regularly
is flushed with examples of God’s compassion, kindness, forgiveness,
patience, and comfort. This is simply a wonderful book, written with
care and precision, weaving us into God’s beautiful tapestry.”

—D R . NAZITA L A JEVARD I