How to soften a hard heart
Question: If a person experiences hardness of his heart, what are some things which will soften this hardness?
Answer: There is nothing better, nor more sufficient than
recitation of the Quran. This is what will soften one’s heart. Allah the
Exalted and High said:
الذين آمنوا وتطمئن قلوبهم بذكر الله ألا بذكر الله تطمئن القلوب
{Those who believe and
their hearts find tranquility in the remembrance of Allah. Indeed in the
remembrance of Allah the hearts will find tranquility.} (Surah al Ra’d) (13:28)
Consequently, that which softens the heart is the Quran. It
is that which if Allah revealed it upon a mountain; you would see the mountain
crack and crumble due to fear of Allah.
Other things which soften the heart are:
- Sitting with
righteous individuals
- Listening to the recitation of the Quran
- Listening to lectures and reminders These are things
which will soften one’s heart.
Link: https://www.alfawzan.af.org.sa/node/14944
Translated By Ustadh Mustafa George DeBerry (may Allah preserve & protect him)
https://knowledgeofislamblog.wordpress.com/2013/10/21/how-to-soften-a-hard-heart/
