Page 147 - Pure Life 36

(

/
146 International Multi. J. of PURE LIFE. 10(36), Autumn. 2023

remembrance of God is an understand that the heart is
essential and constant state not a singular entity and
that accompanies the traveler encompasses multiple meanings
throughout their quest. Imam and conceptualizations in the
Khomeini emphasizes that Qur’an.

without the remembrance of One significant aspect is
God, the journey cannot yield what we can refer to as the
a positive outcome. malleable heart, denoting a

(Imam Khomeini, 2002: 76) heart that is receptive to
From an Islamic influences and capable of
standpoint, the heart holds transformation. Such a heart

significant importance in is also described as being in a
matters of spirituality, state of turning. Turning is
knowledge-seeking, and associated with wandering,

establishing a connection. The moving from one state to another.
Holy Qur’an extensively Imam Khomeini refers to
describes the heart in various one of God’s names as the
chapters, and the field of turner of hearts, implying that

mysticism delves into He can change a person’s
numerous interpretations and heart in favor or against them.
hidden secrets concerning it. (Ibid, 2008: 12)

(Ibid, 2003a: 180) Also, in another instance,
Imam frequently references quotes the saying, The heart
and comments on the heart, of the true believer lies

making it one of his most between two fingers of God,
discussed subjects. (Ibid, 2002: 34) that He may turn it whichever
However, it is crucial to way He pleases. (Ibid, 2003: 62)