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Question: My
spouse and I are consanguineously related. Our first child exhibits significant
developmental delays; he is not normal and considerably behind for his age,
does not speak, and cannot walk independently—he can only ambulate with
support. He demonstrates limited comprehension. Medical professionals have
indicated that he may never achieve typical developmental milestones. Given our
familial relationship, there is concern that future offspring might also be
affected. Moreover, the physical strain of constantly carrying the child has
begun to cause chronic bodily pain.
Answer: Consanguinity
does not inherently determine the occurrence of congenital or developmental
abnormalities in offspring. Nonetheless, trust upon Allah the Almighty remains
paramount. God willing, future children will be born normal. As a precautionary
measure, both spouses are advised to undergo comprehensive blood testing and
forward the reports for review. Additionally, after the ‘Ishā prayer, recite
“Yā Awwal, Yā Ākhir, Yā Ẓāhir, Yā Bāṭin”
three hundred times, then blow upon water and consume it together. A charitable
offering of 5.25 rupees should also be made every Thursday.
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.
