Qalam Institute Podcast The Remedy : EP 28 – The Quranic solution to a hard heart
Mar 19, 2026
A teacher explores what a spiritually hardened heart looks like and how the Qur'an describes it. They examine why scripture can stop moving us and warn against hollow ritual and procrastination. Practical remedies include deep reflection, dhikr, focusing on one verse a day, and reclaiming sincere devotion through sustained engagement.
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What Hardening Of The Heart Really Means
- Hardening of the heart means spiritual unresponsiveness even when emotions remain intact.
- The Qur'an describes hearts becoming like rock or sealed, meaning remembrance no longer penetrates and goodness stops flowing.
Return To The Qur'an As The Primary Remedy
- Remedy for a hardened heart is returning to the remembrance of Allah and deliberate engagement with the Qur'an.
- Speaker 0 urges dedicating time and effort to understanding and reflecting on kalamullah rather than passive exposure.
Qari Numan's Father's Quiet Attachment To The Qur'an
- Qari Numan's father was born deaf and couldn't read, yet he held the Qur'an and sat with it for hours, showing deep attachment.
- Speaker 0 uses this story to show Allah grants special openings even without formal learning.