Affairs of the Heart, Siraj Wahhaj

At a Texas retreat with the theme of striving towards excellence, Imam Siraj Wahhaj teaches the high school and college students in attendance that they must be well-rounded individuals with a foundation rooted firmly in the spiritual aspect of themselves. And the key to this is focusing on one's heart... what exactly is the heart? what is the nature of the heart? and how does one protect the heart? In exploring these areas and discussing the significant role the heart plays in the life of the believer, the imam touches upon the issue of music, lowering the gaze, the sin of fornication and adultery, and women reciting the Qur'an in the presence of men.

Other topics discussed: helping Muslims who leave the deen, "Islamic" music, and Muslims in the music industry.

Lecture Excerpts:

"The same people who are concerned about locking their door and their property, these people let anything attack and destroy their hearts."

"Everyday through the television set, through the internet, through the radio, through magazines, through newspapers, the enemies are coming and destroying this country in a way greater than any other army could do."