Testimonials
Abbas Mohamed's collection of poetry teems with energy and vivacity. Its title faithfully conveys the poet's ability to marry spiritual
profundity with exciting free verse. I have nothing but praise for
this collection.
Cyrus Ali Zargar
Professor, Department of Philosophy, University of Central Florida
I have read the collection and it is beautiful. MashAllah a befitting Diwan from a sincere seeker, from the heart to the heart. A beautiful collection from the heart, felt by the heart. Abbas takes us on a journey of light; an ideal companion to shine through gloomy times.
Peter Gould
Founder, Gould Studio
An Opened Heart cracked me open with its vulnerability and ache for Saqi. Mohamed’s transformative journey of love and devotion for the Divine through desperation and hopelessness resonates with my own meandering path. This book is certain to be a comfort and home to every breaking heart.
Narjis Sheikh
Executive Director, Muslim Literary Festival
This is absolutely riveting mashaAllah. Riveting, riveting riveting. Done with such Ihsan!
Dr. Ali Hussein
Educator, Musician
An Opened Heart by Abbas Mohamed is a poetic journey through divine love, spiritual longing, and the eternal pursuit of connection with the Creator. In this collection, Abbas carries forward the tradition of great Sufi poets, while also drawing on the influence of his contemporaries, to offer a heartfelt testimony of devotion. These verses are reflections from a soul deeply immersed in the beauty and complexity of spiritual existence. An Opened Heart is not just poetry; it is an invitation to witness and testify to the boundless love that transcends. Let these words resonate with your own heart as you embark on this sacred journey.
Asad Ali Jafri
Cultural Producer
An Opened Heart is a poetic odyssey of love, longing, and divine intoxication. These verses blur the line between the earthly and the eternal, where passion and devotion intertwine, and the search for the Beloved becomes both a prayer and a surrender. With echoes of mysticism and raw vulnerability, this collection speaks to those who have ever yearned for something deeper—something just beyond reach. For the seekers, the lovers, and the dreamers who know that love, in all its forms, is both the wound and the remedy—this book is for you.
Tanzila "Taz" Ahmed
Political Strategist, Storyteller, Artist