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The Heart Scale: Rate Your Soul Daily (1‑10) | Islamic Self‑Audit

Usman Ali Usman Ali
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1 month ago

The Heart Scale: Rate Your Soul Daily (1‑10)  | Islamic Self‑Audit

“Only those bringing a sound heart to Allah will succeed.”
— Qur’an 26:89

Allah judges your heart—not your wealth or looks .
Use the Heart Scale to perform muḥāsabah (self‑accountability) every day and track your spiritual health.


Rate your Soul Daily


Why a Daily Heart Audit Transforms You

  1. Divine Accountability Made Practical

Stop abstract guilt—start concrete action. By scoring yourself, you build awareness and create a roadmap for inner purification.

  1. Track Progress Over Time

 Use your phone’s notes app or a journal to record daily scores. Notice trends, celebrate improvements, and address patterns.

  1. Anchored in Sunnah

     The Prophet ﷺ said:
  2. “Allah does not look at your bodies or your wealth—but He looks at your hearts and your deeds.”
     — Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim


Daily Rate Yourself:

✅ SINCERITY (1–10)

“Did I show off today?”
  • Scoring Tip: Subtract 2 points if you caught yourself seeking others’ praise (riya’).

  • Purification Action: Hide good deeds; always attribute success to Allāh.

✅ COMPASSION (1–10)

“Did I judge without excuse?”
  • Scoring Tip: Subtract 3 points for harsh judgments (qasd al‑qalb).

  • Purification Action: Pray for others’ ease and assume the best intentions (ḥusn al‑ẓann).

✅ GRATITUDE (1–10)

“Did I complain about blessings?”
  • Scoring Tip: Subtract 5 points if you lamented any favor from Allāh (kufr al‑ni‘mah).

  • Purification Action: End each day by listing at least three things you’re grateful for — say “Alḥamdulillāh.”

Drop your score below!
#HeartPurification



1. Divine Heart “Disease” & Purification Actions


Metric Heart Disease Purification Action

 | Sincerity  | Riya’ (show‑off)  | Hide deeds; attribute success to Allāh

| Compassion  | Qasd al‑qalb (hardness)  | Pray for others; assume best intentions (ḥusn al‑ẓann)

| Gratitude  | Kufr al‑ni‘mah (ingratitude)  | Daily “Alḥamdulillāh” journal


2. Scoring Guide & Spiritual Milestones


  • 9–10: Iḥsān (Excellence) – Your heart shines.

  • 7–8: Steadfast (Muttaqūn) – Solid practice, room to refine.

  • 6: Detox Needed – Recite:
  • “Allāhumma innī as’aluka qalban sālim”
    (O Allah, grant me a sound heart.)


3. Nightly Routine (After Maghrib)


  1. Rate each category (1–10).
  2. Recite softly:
  3. “Yā Muqallib al‑Qulūb, thabbit qalbī ‘alā dīnik.”
    (O Turner of Hearts, keep my heart firm on Your Deen.) 


📜 Key Heart‑Purification Duas


For Sincerity:

“Allāhumma innī a‘ūdhu bika an ushrika bika wa anā a‘lam, wa astaghfiruka limā lā a‘lam.”


 (O Allah! I seek refuge from knowingly associating partners with You, and seek forgiveness for what I do unknowingly.)


For Compassion:

  1. “Allāhumma aṣliḥ qalbī wa aṣliḥ ḥālī.”
    (O Allah! Rectify my heart and my condition.)


Pro Tips for a Golden Qalb


  • Use Digital Tools: Track your Heart Scale scores in your phone’s Notes or a journaling app.

  • Weekly Reflection: Review your spreadsheet or notes every Sunday to set goals for the week ahead.

  • Community Accountability: Share your #HeartScale score with a trusted friend or group for encouragement.

“Hearts rust like iron. Polish them with Dhikr.”
— Prophet ﷺ (Al‑Bayhaqī)


Strive for a “10” on the Heart Scale and let your inner light reflect in every deed.

Share your #HeartScale score below and inspire others on the path of qalb purification!

Discussions

Usman Ali Usman Ali
1 month ago
The keypoints here are : To self audit daily, Rate your soul daily, Purify your heart daily using Zihkir, Namaaz, and Recitation of Holy Quran!