With the Heart in Mind: the Moral and Emotional Intelligence of the Prophet (S)

Some books explain what the Prophet ﷺ did; this one asks why his character moved people the way it did, and what that means for how we treat one another today. Written by Shaykh Mikaeel Ahmed Smith, With the Heart in Mind is a study of the moral and emotional intelligence of the Prophet ﷺ, drawing on classical Islamic thought about the nature and function of the intellect to frame its argument.

The book is organized into four sections. The author's underlying suggestion is a practical one: that by studying the Prophet's ﷺ emotional intelligence, we come to understand our own relationships more clearly, and become, in our own small ways, catalysts for good in the lives around us.

This paperback edition from Qalam Books runs 192 pages, sized for a slow, attentive read rather than a quick skim. It sits well alongside other works on prophetic character, but its particular contribution is this bridge it builds between classical Islamic psychology and the everyday work of being kind, patient, and present with people—a fitting companion for anyone trying to think more carefully about how faith shapes character.