036 - Secrets of Divine Love, the Disenfranchised & Sectarianism (A. Helwa)

Helwa is the author of the international bestseller, Secrets of Divine Love. Secrets of Divine Love teaches you how to unlock your spiritual potential and unveil your divine purpose. In the book Helwa uses a rational yet heart-based approach toward the Quran, weaving together inspiring mystical stories, Quranic verses, poetry, psychology and science, breaking down Islam in a way that is digestible and inspiring for millennial Muslims.   We’ll be discussing her journey in writing the book, her decision to make it an inclusive experience, faith, sectarianism and true love of God.  0:10 – How did Nouri get his hands on Secrets of Divine Love by A.Helwa?  1:22 – What inspired you to write this book?  7:05 – Hasnain giving away books like Oprah! The issue of translating the book to different languages.  8:46 – What was the reaction to the book as it reached international best seller?  14:55 – Who are your readers and why has this book hit home for so many Muslims?  20:29 – Practicing from a place of Love  29:26 – Theory of faith to the practicality of faith 3 5:35 – Hasnain goes off on his unusual questions again – asks Helwa how she filter through the amount of information and knowledge to be specific within her book?  41:00 – The struggles of self-publishing. Advice for future authors.  46:15 – Importance of practicing faith from a place of love #secretsofdivinelove #ahelwa #islam #muslimpodcast  --   786 Boulevard is a podcast by Nouri Sardar & Hasnain Ali, who have conversations with Muslim artists and creatives at the intersection of culture, art, spirituality.  We're on the Podcast platforms below - subscribe!   Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3f1svZ0 Anchor: https://anchor.fm/786boulevard Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3cDTnNf  Check us out on Instagram: @786Boulevard And Twitter: @786Boulevard