When Hearing Becomes Listening

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Hearing develops early, but deep listening needs to be taught. While many believe
that listening is something that comes naturally, the truth is that listening is a
complex skill that must be studied, practiced, and perfected over time. Listening is
the foundation of human attachment and the binding glue of the early relationships
that provide us with a sense of belonging. From the moment we come into this
world we are searching for connection with others. We deeply desire to be
understood. We deeply desire to be listened to.

When Hearing Becomes Listening is about the function of listening in the life of a
Muslim, and how learning to listen can transform the cacophony of inner noises
into a wonderful symphony. Allah جل جلاله tells us in the Quran that Adam was created
from clay, suggesting that we all have the capacity to mold and shape those around
us, for better or worse.

This book explores the religious and social implications of
attachment theory, and how we can all help each other develop healthy models of
attachment. When Hearing Becomes Listening explains why listening is a capacity
unique to human beings, and describes obstacles that prevent us from being good
listeners. In this book, we present a unique, interconnected, three-level approach to
listening: listening to oneself, listening to others, and listening to Allah جل جلاله.

This book picks up where With the Heart in Mind stopped, diving deeper into the
primary tool that enabled the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم to be so influential and leave such a profound impact on the people around him. The premise is simple. If you wish to
be listened to like the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم, you must first learn to listen like the Prophet.

Author: Mikaeel Ahmed Smith