How to Purify Your Heart Before Allāh | Overcoming Sins | Softening the Heart Episode 4 | Mufti MWK

Why do we keep falling back into the same sins? How can we truly get closer to Allāh ﷻ? Is doing more worship enough, or does real spiritual growth begin somewhere deeper?In this episode of Heartfelt: Softening the Heart, Mufti MWK explains that true transformation begins with purifying the heart before increasing acts of worship. Through timeless lessons from Kitāb al-Zuhd wa al-Raqāʾiq by Imām ʿAbdullāh ibn al-Mubārak رحمه الله, we learn why overcoming sins, developing sincere regret, and seeking righteous companionship are essential steps toward drawing closer to Allāh.From the powerful story of a Companion whose remorse brought him back to Allāh, to practical reminders about mentorship, repentance, and visiting the sick, this episode offers guidance for anyone striving to strengthen their relationship with their Creator and overcome recurring spiritual struggles.📌 What You Will Learn• Why purifying the heart comes before increasing good deeds• How overcoming sins is the first step toward Allāh• The signs of a heart that is spiritually alive• Why feeling regret after sin is a blessing• The importance of righteous mentors and companionship• Lessons from the Prophet ﷺ on mercy and sincere repentance• The forgotten Sunnah of visiting the sick• Practical ways to grow spiritually every day⏳ Chapters00:00 – The First Step to Spiritual Growth02:45 – Purification Before Good Deeds06:11 – Why Every Muslim Needs a Mentor19:28 – A Living Heart Feels Regret23:14 – Serving the People of Knowledge27:03 – The Companion Who Ran to the Mountains36:26 – The Mercy of the Prophet ﷺ39:53 – Visiting the Sick & Preparing for the Hereafter44:46 – Final Reflections🎤 About the SeriesHeartfelt: Softening the Heart is a weekly series with Mufti MWK, exploring timeless lessons from Kitāb al-Zuhd wa al-Raqāʾiq by the great scholar Imām ʿAbdullāh ibn al-Mubārak رحمه الله.Through Qurʾānic guidance, authentic Sunnah, and the wisdom of the righteous predecessors, this series helps believers purify the heart, strengthen īmān, and prepare for the Hereafter.📺 Watch LiveWatch live on YouTube and Instagram:/@israfoundation🤝 Support ISRAhttps://israfoundation.com/support📅 Eventshttps://www.israfoundation.com/events🌐 Websitehttps://israfoundation.com📍 ISRA HQ930 W. Parker Rd. Suite 530Plano, TX 75075💬 Comment BelowWhat lesson from this episode encouraged you to take the next step in purifying your heart?#Heartfelt #SofteningTheHeart #MuftiMWK #Tazkiyah #PurifyYourHeart #SpiritualGrowth #Repentance #IslamicReminder #KitabAlZuhd #Islam #Quran #Hadith #MuslimReminder #ISRAFoundation