Qalam Institute Podcast The Cure: EP 1 – The Love That Ruins The Heart
Feb 22, 2026
A discussion on why excessive attachment to the dunya becomes a spiritual problem. Exploration of loving blessings for the sake of Allah versus obsessive yearning. Reflections on prophetic and Sahaba examples of sacrifice and chosen poverty. Practical remedies like sincere dua, contentment, and charity to restore barakah and reliance on Allah.
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Attachment To Temporary Things Causes Inevitable Loss
- Attaching to temporary worldly things guarantees eventual disappointment.
- Speakers contrast attachment to dunya with attaching to Allah, noting Allah as wajibul-wujud so only attachment to Him avoids inevitable loss.
Love Blessings For The Sake Of Allah
- Do ground your love for family and blessings in love for Allah so they don't replace Him in your heart.
- Use the example of loving children 'for the sake of Allah' as a practical way to keep priorities straight.
Bought A Minimalism Book While Shopping
- One host recounts reading a minimalism book he bought at the mall while shopping.
- He joked about buying the book adding to his possessions, illustrating how easily we become owned by things.