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Question: It
is heartening to witness that even amidst the prevailing ethos of materialism,
there still exist individuals endowed with a form of knowledge that can guide
the progeny of Adam out of existential crisis. While they may not be able to
bestow tranquility directly, they offer pathways toward inner stillness. May
God grant you greater depth in your knowledge, and may those distressed by the
burden of life find release through your insight. Ameen.
My
crisis is one of profound disorientation. My mind remains in a state of
perpetual entanglement. I instinctively interpret events through a pessimistic
lens; the possibility of a positive dimension rarely presents itself. Despite
my acute awareness of these psychological patterns, I remain unsuccessful in
altering them. A retrospective glance reveals that I have long exhibited traits
of obstinacy, irritability, and emotional deprivation since childhood. My
parents, constrained by their own responsibilities, could not devote time to
uncover the underlying causes of these behaviors. Instead, I was often
characterized as ill-mannered and quarrelsome, and gradually isolated from my
siblings. I am the eldest among them.
With
the passage of time, this sense of deprivation only intensified. It eventually
solidified into chronic psychological distress. Nevertheless, I continued my
academic journey despite severe financial limitations, and by divine grace, I
completed my graduation with distinction. The persona I exhibit within the
domestic sphere is markedly different from the one I present in the public
domain. Within the home, I experience intense mental pressure and increasing
withdrawal. Communication with family is minimal, and reciprocal engagement is
absent. Despite my occasional efforts to bridge these childhood estrangements,
I remain unsuccessful—perhaps due to the continued absence of receptivity on
their part.
Outside
the home, however, I am perceived as gracious and engaging. I possess a wide
circle of acquaintances. I have worked successfully in journalism and remained
affiliated with various social organizations. My interactions span educated
individuals from multiple generations, many of whom confide in me deeply. What
perplexes me is that although others disclose their personal crises and entrust
me with their confidences, I remain unable to share my own distress with
anyone. Individuals far more accomplished than I often seek my counsel, yet I
myself remain incapable of self-counsel or resolution. For the past year, my
internal disquiet has escalated to such an extent that I now suffer from
insomnia and fatigue. Even sedatives no longer induce rest. I weep throughout
the night, offering supplications to God, entreating Him to liberate me from
this psychological affliction. I beseech His forgiveness and pray that no other
girl should have to bear the same anguish that afflicts me. I have no
confidante to whom I can disclose my pain, no companion with whom I might find
solace through conversation.
Answer: The
paradox of your problem lies in the absence of any real affliction; rather, it
is the entanglement in self-fashioned dilemmas that has become your burden.
The
solution is profoundly simple: cherish creation and be of service to others.
Begin to embody the acts that the Divine performs. It is self-evident that
Allah neither eats nor thirsts; nor does slumber overtake Him. Yet, despite
being free of all needs, He continuously provides the means of sustenance for
His creation. He remains unaffected by their actions — whether they affirm His
existence or reject it, whether they abide by His commandments or forsake them,
whether they worship Him or turn away. Nonetheless, He does not withhold from
them the essentials of life — water, air, and sustenance — nor does He place
expectations upon them. In emulation of this Divine disposition, serve creation
without expectation, within the bounds of your capacity and ability. Life shall
unfold its beauty before you, and you shall find joy therein.
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.
