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Question: Approximately
two and a half years ago, I traveled to India, where my maternal uncle passed
away. He had been unwell, and in the final four to five days before his death,
he developed an intense fear of bats. Since that time, I have been afflicted
with a persistent sense of dread. I constantly feel as though death is
imminent—as if I might die in the very next moment. Whenever I see a cemetery
or even a passing vehicle, I am seized by the thought that it might be carrying
my own funeral. My mind remains preoccupied with thoughts of the deceased, and
I fear that I will die in the same manner as they did. This anxiety consumes me
throughout the day, my sleep is deeply disturbed, I have grown exceedingly
thin, and my mind struggles to function.
Answer:
It
is recommended that you spend a significant portion of your day in darkness—not
only during sleep, but also in your waking hours. The space you inhabit should
be kept dim as much as possible. If a situation arises that requires exposure
to light, it is permissible; however, the general aim should be to remain in
darkness. During this time, frequently engage in the recitation of “Yā Ḥayyo
Yā Qayyūm”.
If practiced consistently, this regimen—by the grace of Allah the
Almighty—will, within approximately fifteen days, begin to release the mind
from the psychological burden of fear and the preoccupation with mortality. A
further enhancement in efficacy may be observed by reducing the intake of salt
in one’s daily diet, as it contributes to the calming of the nervous system and
hastens mental stabilization. God willing, within fifteen days the burden of
fear and the obsession with death will begin to subside. Additionally,
minimizing salt intake in your diet may accelerate the healing process.
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.
