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Question: t
has been 27 years since my marriage, and it would not be an exaggeration to say
that not a single day has passed in peace. My husband is highly educated and
holds a respectable position. By the grace of God, we are financially stable
and live in comfort. However, mental tranquility remains absent. None of us is
truly healthy. My husband suffers from chronic illness and remains engulfed in
fear and melancholy. We have four sons, each with persistent health concerns. I
myself suffer from nervous tension and clinical depression. I am a regular
reader of your Monthly Roohani Digest. Your command over metaphysical sciences
and insight into life’s deeper problems never ceases to amaze me. Please help
me find a resolution to my sufferings.”
Answer: From
a spiritual perspective, human nature is inclined to form expectations of
others—often of such magnitude that no individual, regardless of capacity or
goodwill, can fulfill them. When such expectations inevitably go unmet, a
recurring cycle of disappointment sets in, eventually culminating in chronic
depression. The solution, thus, lies not in relinquishing the act of hoping,
but in redirecting one’s expectations toward the Absolute—the Divine Being,
whose authority and mercy are boundless. Should one direct even a hundred
thousand desires to Him daily, He possesses the power to fulfill them without
constraint.
Human
beings tend to seek tranquility in the external world, yet authentic peace is
not contingent upon outward conditions. True peace is a sustained and intrinsic
state of being, not an outcome of material acquisition or circumstantial
comfort. When individuals attempt to find serenity through fictional or
illusory means, a conflict arises between the conscious self and the
subconscious mind. This internal discord provokes a subtle yet persistent
protest from the subconscious, manifesting clinically as psychological
distress, anxiety, and depressive symptoms.
At
the core of the human constitution operates a non-physical agency—a constantly
active spiritual faculty that functions beyond the scope of intellect or
emotion. When an individual reestablishes a conscious and sustained connection
with this inner agency, the conditions of grief, existential uncertainty, and
inner turmoil gradually dissipate. This agency is the soul (rūḥ),
and according to revealed metaphysics, the soul remains perpetually linked to
Allah the Almighty.
It
is for this reason that individuals who cultivate proximity to Allah—are more
likely to experience enduring tranquility. Their psychological and somatic
burdens are eased, and the dominance of anxiety and illness over their lives is
significantly reduced.
One
of the most effective pathways to fostering this proximity of Allah is the
practice of Muraqabah (Meditation).
You
should also engage regularly in Muraqabah. by the will of Allah, it shall lead
to deliverance from all afflictions. Before sleep, close the eyes and
contemplate that they are in the Divine gaze—“Allah is watching me.”
Khwaja Shamsuddin Azeemi
Nearly three decades ago, the esteemed spiritual scholar and blessed guide, Khwaja Shamsuddin Azeemi (R.A), inaugurated a mission of public service with the objective of liberating humanity from afflictions, psychological distress, and physical ailments. For ten years, he remained in contemplative retreat, silently advancing this sacred commitment to the service of creation (khidmat-e-khalq). As the hearts of the people began turning toward him, he employed the medium of mass communication. In 1969, this initiative was formally introduced to the public through newspapers and spiritual journals. According to conservative estimates, through written correspondence and face-to-face interaction—particularly via national publications and the Roohani Digest—Hazrat Azeemi has extended spiritual guidance and healing to over 1.4 million men and women, addressing intricate personal crises and intractable medical conditions. Today, it is not uncommon that wherever a few individuals gather, and a seemingly insoluble dilemma or incurable illness is mentioned, someone inevitably suggests: “Establish contact with Azeemi Sahib—the matter will be resolved.”
Through the grace of Allah the Almighty, the spiritual affinity with the Prophet (P.B.U.H), and the continued beneficence of the blessed guide, four volumes of Roohani Daak (Spiritual Correspondence) have now been compiled. The first volume is hereby presented to you for contemplation and benefit.
