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Question:
I
was pledged in my early childhood to a young man, a fact well known within both
our families. As I matured and became aware of this engagement, an intuitive
affection for him developed in my heart. I accepted him mentally and
emotionally as my destined companion. However, in recent times, certain
relatives have played a divisive role, fostering discord between our two
households. The outcome has been the abrupt emergence of obstacles along a path
that once appeared smooth and assured. The situation has deteriorated to the
extent that all familial interactions have come to a complete halt. One can
only imagine the anguish of seeing the very individual whom I have always
regarded as my life companion — whose presence had become a fixed image in my
consciousness — suddenly rendered a stranger. When I reflect upon the
possibility of anyone else assuming his place, the thought alone becomes
spiritually tormenting.
The
young man is gainfully employed and remains steadfast in his desire that we be
united in marriage, yet both of us find ourselves constrained by familial
opposition.
Azeemi
Sahib, there is no impropriety in raising this concern within the bounds of the
Shari‘ah. I earnestly implore you to prescribe a spiritual invocation (ʿamal)
through which I might be granted what I believe is rightfully mine. I have
resolved within myself that if this marriage does not come to fruition, then...
Answer: Following
the night prayer (ṣalāt al-ʿishāʾ),
recite the Qur’anic verse: "Inna
Allāha ʿalā kulli shayʾin
muḥīṭ- ان اللّٰہ علی کل
شئی محیط " one hundred times, preceded and
followed by eleven repetitions of the Durood Sharif. Continue this spiritual
practice with unwavering sincerity for forty consecutive nights. Remain
inwardly composed and trusting. In shāllāh, the circumstances shall turn in
your favor.
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.
