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Question:
On
the fifth or sixth day following Eid al-Fitr this year, my father experienced a
Paralytic stroke, which resulted in paralysis of the left side of his body,
from head to foot. With timely medical intervention, there was gradual improvement
in the leg and torso; however, the left arm remained entirely non-functional,
accompanied by persistent and severe pain. Despite pursuing various forms of
medical treatment and therapeutic approaches, no significant improvement was
observed. Approximately two weeks ago, he suffered a second stroke, which once
again distorted the left side of his face and caused total aphasia—the tongue
became immobilized. He attempts to communicate silently through lip movement,
but we are unable to discern his speech intentions. The arm remains paralyzed,
and the leg has also lost its functional capacity.
Prior
to the onset of stroke, he had been diagnosed with both diabetes mellitus and
hypertension. Following the cerebrovascular event, the diabetic condition
appears to have resolved, but hypertension persists. I write with deep concern
and humility to request immediate spiritual guidance for his recovery. I also
ask that prayers be offered for him in the forthcoming congregational
meditation session (mehfil-e-muraqabah), and that this letter be
addressed in an upcoming Friday publication. Presently, my father is unable to
drink water independently—only managing a few sips with difficulty—and cannot
ingest food properly, seldom taking even a small bite. Consequently, he is
unable to adhere to his prescribed pharmacological regimen. Without nourishment
and medication, his recovery remains compromised. His physical condition has
deteriorated to an emaciated state, and it is unbearable for us, his family, to
witness his suffering. I earnestly implore your intervention for his healing.
Answer:
Procure
a transparent, clean, white glass container and place within it small,
crystalline fragments of white Lahori salt. On a sheet of lustrous white paper,
inscribe the following verses in Arabic script:
بِسْمِ اللّٰہِ
الرَّحْمٰنِ الرَّحِیْمِ الرٰ ۤتِلْكَ اٰیٰتُ الْكِتٰبِ الْمُبِیْنِ
o الرَّحِیْمُ
الرَّحِیْمُ الرَّحِیْمُ
Seal
this paper within the container and close it securely with a firm lid. Place
the container upon a wooden stool in a location where it remains within your
father's direct line of sight. Encourage him to gaze frequently and attentively
at the salt inside the container. With the will of Allah the Almighty, this
focused visual engagement will result in the loosening of the tongue.
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.
