The Secret of Divine Love (Salat: How to Tune Into Divine Love)

There were times when I finished Salat and felt empty. My body had bowed, my lips had moved, but my heart felt distant. I wondered, "Why do I still feel disconnected?"

I ask my friend for a book or reference that could relate to what I was feeling—especially the emptiness I sometimes felt after prayer. My friend gave me a PDF of The Secret of Divine Love. I was surprised because the whole book was in English. But when I started reading, I was even more surprised—it was so poetic and touching.

Reading an English book with everyday words is already hard for me—so reading something this poetic felt more challenging. But with Copilot's help, I was able to understand each paragraph, even if it took extra effort and a few deep breaths, haha. It felt like climbing a steep hill, but every sentence I understood was like finding a small flower along the way. And finally, I was able to finish one chapter about Salat. It felt like finding a mirror that reflected my heart.

Salat is not just a ritual—it is a spiritual conversation with God.

In Chapter 7 of The Secret of Divine Love, A. Helwa reminds us that prayer is a way to tune our hearts to Divine Love. It's not about perfection, but about presence. When we pray, we are not just moving out bodies—we are moving out souls closer to Allah. Each position in Salat has meaning. Standing reminds us of our dignity. Bowing shows out humility. Prostration is the moment we are closest to God. Helwa explains that Salat is a gift. It helps us return to our true self, beyond ego and fear. Even when we feel broken or distracted, prayer is safe space to reconnect with Divine Mercy.

Prayer is not a duty—it is a doorway.
It opens our hearts to love, peace and healing. It reminds us that we are never alone. In every whisper of Allahu Akbar, we are saying: "God is greater than my worries, my pain, and my past."

Each prayer is a chance to return. To pause. To breathe. To remember that we are not just bodies chasing goals, but souls longing for connection..

There is one sentence that keeps echoing in my heart: "Allah is near—it's we who drift away."

This simple line carries deep meaning. It reminded me that the emptiness I felt after prayer wasn't because Allah was absent, but because I hadn't fully opened my heart. Salat is not about chasing a distant God—it's about realizing that He is always near, gently waiting for us to return.

I haven't fully practiced everything I've read, but through this book, I hope to keep remembering and slowly bring it's meaning into my daily life. Salat is not about just movement—it's about the heart learning how to be present.