Purification of the Heart: Signs, Symptoms and Cures of the Spiritual Diseases of the Heart

Purification of the Heart is Hamza Yusuf’s celebrated translation and commentary on the classic work Matḥarat al-Qulūb by Imam al-Mawlūd. This powerful text explores over 25 spiritual ailments—such as envy, greed, arrogance, and hatred—and their remedies through an Islamic lens.
Hamza Yusuf provides insightful explanations, drawing on Qur’anic verses, Hadith, and classical scholarship, while making the material accessible for contemporary readers.
The book is a blend of spirituality, psychology, and moral guidance, helping readers diagnose and heal their inner selves to live a more conscious, God-centered life.
It is widely considered a foundational work in the field of Islamic spirituality (tazkiyah).