Yasmin Mogahed – Keeping the Heart Alive

About this lecture

In this lecture, Yasmin Mogahed explores what it means to keep the heart spiritually alive, drawing on Quranic verses and hadith to explain the concept of *qalb saleem* — the sound heart that is the key to success on the Day of Judgment. She identifies the dangers of misplaced attachments, even to halal things, and outlines ten practical steps for purifying and nourishing the heart, including consistent prayer, Quran recitation, tawbah, guarding the senses, choosing good company, and maintaining a personal connection with Allah. The lecture is delivered in an accessible, relatable style aimed especially at Muslim university students.