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Question:
The incident occurred on the first evening of the blessed month of Ramadan.
While we were watching television, it was announced that the crescent moon had
been sighted, and thus fasting would commence the next day. The entire family
ascended to the rooftop to witness the moon, while I remained reclining on the
sofa in the drawing room, engaging in an inward dialogue of complaint directed
towards Allah the Almighty.
I
said: "O Allah, You are fully aware of the enthusiasm with which I observe
the fasts. Yet, why is it that You do not grant us the same joy that others
experience? On Eid, we are deprived of new garments; our home does not resonate
with the festive cheer that seems common elsewhere. Despite observing the fasts
in their entirety, Eid does not bring us happiness. Therefore, I protest before
You: henceforth, I will not fast." Upon awakening the next morning, as I
stood before the mirror arranging my hair, I experienced a sudden jolt in my
feet while in the bathroom. My elder sister had to physically support me. It
felt as though I were being lifted from the ground and that the gravitational
force had ceased. My complexion turned pale, and the family suspected I had
suffered an electric shock. The following day, my feet trembled once again,
followed by spasmodic convulsions across my entire body. A sense of cardiac
sinking ensued, leading me to cry out in distress. My parents immediately
administered milk mixed with glucose, which provided transient relief. As the
condition persisted without significant improvement despite conventional
treatments, my mother sought the intervention of a spiritual practitioner — a
woman reputed for diagnosing illnesses merely through visual inspection. Upon
observing me, she inquired, "How many children does she have?"
My mother responded, "She is unmarried." At this, the practitioner
reacted with indignation and stated, "You are leading your daughter toward
ruin." We failed to grasp the full import of her words at that time. Subsequent
medical treatments, however, did not yield a definitive diagnosis nor
significant therapeutic benefits. Even during hospitalization, no clear
etiology could be established. Presently, I am unable to sit unaided on my
feet. Whenever I recline and close my eyes, my body undergoes involuntary
convulsions.
Answer:
It
appears that you are afflicted with a chronic blood pressure disorder which has
been neglected over time. Furthermore, it is probable that you have also been
suffering from an undiagnosed gynecological condition, likewise overlooked. In
consequence, these ailments have been permitted to entrench themselves within
the body due to prolonged negligence. Immediate consultation with a qualified
and experienced traditional physician (ḥakīm)
is advised, with a preference for Unani (Greco-Arabic) medical treatment.
As
a complement to medical therapy, a regimen of spiritual healing should be
observed: each time you drink water, recite "Bismillah al-Rahman
al-Rahim" thrice, blow lightly over the water, and then consume it. Additionally,
request the ḥakīm
to devise a personalized nutritional regimen and adhere strictly to it. Your
condition is not intrinsically complicated. By the grace of Allah the Almighty,
recovery is expected within a reasonable period. My prayers are with you: may
Allah the Almighty bestow upon you complete health and well-being. Āmīn. Moreover,
after each obligatory prayer, recite a full rosary (tasbīḥ) of istighfār
(seeking divine forgiveness).
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.
