Hearts that Remember aims to help tired and battered hearts navigate stressors in a modern, fast-paced society. It is a space to discover how to let go of societal’s pursuit of perfection and instead embraces our imperfections as human beings. Sa’diyya draws from her experiences with a physical disability and shares how the disability pushed her to reflect on life’s purpose, navigate her emotions, and deal with stereotypes. She shares how her heart ultimately found sanctuary through the remembrance of God, primarily upon reflecting on His 99 attributed names depicted in Islamic tradition.

Hearts that Remember is a safe space for all readers from different walks of life to find sanctuary and rest. It is a chance to also learn about Disability & Islam based on the author’s intersectional life experience. Sa’diyya, throughout the book’s thirteen chapters, includes poems on some of Allah (SWT)’s—monotheistic God—attributed names to put life in perspective.

The journeying through Allah (SWT)’s attributed names inadvertently shows readers that Allah (SWT)’s definition of success, beauty, and acceptance might differ from society’s latest trends. Chasing the latest trends puts our hearts at a greater risk of loneliness, loss of direction, and hurt. This is the breeding ground of restlessness. Hearts that Remember encourages readers to remember their authentic selves and life’s purpose. It also has the underlying theme of remembering our vulnerable within the community for our hearts to grow collectively.