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‘Faith is not heard - it is felt. And the heart will always be listened to by the One who created it.’
Heartfelt is a collection of poems shaped by silence, loss, and unshakable faith. Each piece reflects the timeless wisdom of the Qur’ān and Sunnah, offering not just reflection but direction. Within every verse lies a lesson, a reminder, a moment of stillness that readers can carry with them. Because poetry doesn’t need sound or sight to be understood - it is felt. And it is the heart that listens.
Nausheen Hussain was born in Yorkshire in 1977 to South Asian immigrant parents and is now based in Blackburn, UK. The youngest of three siblings, she is a mother of four and holds a degree in finance and business.
At the age of nineteen, Nausheen lost her hearing due to a rare form of meningitis - a turning point that reshaped her relationship with faith, identity, and expression. Through silence, she discovered presence. Through loss, she found resilience. And in every quiet space, she found Allah.
Her writing is rooted in raw reflection, exploring motherhood, spirituality, adversity, and the strength found in vulnerability. Nausheen writes not to be heard, but to be felt. Her words invite readers to pause, reflect, and remember what truly matters.
Glossary of Emotions
Transliteration Key
The Author’s Journey
Foreword / Recommendations
Acknowledgements
Introduction to Poetry in Islam
Chapter 1: Resilience and Healing Through Struggle
Heartbreak
Silent Battles - Eternal Rewards
The Essence of Sabr: Patience Through Trials
Sabr- Kinder than what you feel
Behind the Smile
Chapter 2: Faith and Surrender to Divine Will
The Wisdom Behind Trials
Trials and Tribulation
The Rope of Allah
The Burden of Belief
The Path to Eternal Peace
Chapter 3: Divine Guidance and Love For Allah
The Noble Qur’an
Falling in Love with the Qur’an
99 Names - A Hundred Minus One
The Divine Journey - Al Israh wal Miraj
The Pen is Mightier than the Sword
Chapter 4: Spiritual Renewal and Divine Blessings
Welcome Ramadan
Layatul Qadr - The Night of Power
A Night of Decree - A Prayer For Mercy
There Will Come A Day
When Ramadan Leaves, What Remains?
Farewell Ramadan
Until We Meet Again O Ramadan
Reflections of Ramadan
Fuel For The Journey
Eid Mubarak
Virtues of the Day of Arafah
The Blessed Days of Dhul-Hijjah
Chapter 5: Spirituality and Striving for Inner Purity
The Essence of Taqqa
Kun Fa Ya Kun
The Straight Path
Echoes of a Silent World
A Beautiful Heart
The Blessings of Sadaqah - Charity That Transcends
Chapter 6: The Afterlife
Wonder
Jannah - Home At Last
The Eternal Promise
Circle of Life
The Honoured Guest
Chapter 7: The Hereafter and Accountability
The Bottomless Pit
The Grave Punishment
The Day of Judgement - A Fearful Day
The Journey Beyond
Chapter 8: Ethics and Morality
Say No To Slander
The Cure for Jealousy
Making a Mockery
Good Manners in Islam
Chapter 9: Spiritual Growth and Reflection
The Fleeting Dunya
The Balance Between Deen and Dunya
The Blessings in the Wait
The Power of Baraqah
The Real Test
Chapter 10: Faith, Resilience and Spiritual Growth
Tahajjud
Dua: The Weapon of the Believer
Power of Duas
The Sweetness of Emaan: A Journey Back to Allah
Bittersweet Mercy
Bibliography
The Soulful Team
Ibn Daud Books Publications