Al Jabbar - (The Compeller, Restorer)

Last year, I tried to read the manuscript for An Affluent Heart. As I read the very first du'a, my first thought was ‘this is a happy du'a made by a person who is in a happy place in their marriage or, a person who is still hopeful…’ Right then, I didn't feel like I belonged in either category.

I had lost hope a long time ago and stopped making du'a. I still don't and do not want to... I felt only Allah understood the injustice I was feeling... So, I shut the book thinking to myself, 'what du'a covers me? Which du'a suffices?"

Fast forward to today, and I can truthfully say that An Affluent heart has brought me to safe shores. Although, I still cannot bring myself to make du'a for my spouse, I am now able to visualise what I want in my marriage & I am waiting to be 'rescued' by Al Jabbar. I am absolutely in love with that name and have found it to be my very own du'a warrior, written just for me.

So, right now, I know that I will definitely soon see light at the end of the tunnel, despite the pain of being snowed in, and the injustice done to me. I am still at a place I don't want to be, but know I am safe emotionally, and that it's only a matter of time before I see and enjoy the fruits of my long wait, pain and frustrations.

I believe that this is definitely HOPE that I feel. I now understand and firmly believe that Al-Jabbar will complete this work for me. In the wake of my hopeful feeling, I have designed my dream marriage and I await my Rabb to complete and deliver it to me In sha Allah

Alhamdulillah alaa kulli haal ♥️

Al Waliy - (The Protective Friend, Helper)

Life is indeed a struggle, we all know that. Some have more difficult trials in life than others. Alhamdulillah, in 14 years of marriage, we have had our share of tests. And I would like to say, Maa sha Allah, we have accepted all of it in good faith, as we continue the struggle. The tempo of faith is also a challenging task.

Last year, when Aisha visited us, our discussions made us put into perspective how our struggles, faith, and family could all be harmoniously blended for the enrichment of our lives. As she was leaving, she wrote a du'a for us (using Al-Waliy' as her inspiration). As we read the du'a, it immediately struck a chord deep within us and we would like to believe that du’a is purposely tailored especially for us.

It spoke to us- affirming that despite all our struggles as a couple, it is the faith, the love and most importantly, the du'as that we have been praying for each other that has been, and always will be the glue in our relationship.

Ash Shakur - (The Grateful, Appreciative One)

I am 23 yrs old and still single but I have recently met someone I would love to settle down with In sha Allah.

The language used in An Affluent Heart is simple, comprehensive and straightforward. The du'as are excellent.I personally feel that the best way to pray to your Lord is by calling Him with His beautiful names to ask for any favours. My favourite du'a is "Ash Shakur".

I love the part that asks Allah to remind me '..how far I am from being perfect and 'erase my resentments whenever I am unforgiving, angry or impatient…’ I believe it's very important for couples to be patient and forgiving with one another, and a spouse who is like that would be such a blessing from Allah.

I also feel that being grateful to Ash Shakur for your partner is extremely important… this du'a begins with thankfulness for ‘the loving partner by my side…’ its why I love this du'a so much. An Affluent Heart is the first du'a book I have seen with du'as that are all about marriage.

It is an excellent book for anyone who is married, or those of us contemplating it.