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Question: I
am becoming disillusioned with life. Despite my repeated efforts to better
myself, I have failed. The bad gathering of friends led me astray. Initially,
it was pleasurable, but now I find myself in a dire situation. My vision grows
weaker each day, my memory is failing, and my willpower has completely
vanished. My health, too, has deteriorated beyond recognition. Those who
observe me are left in astonishment. I have shared all of this in detail with
you, and now, it is up to you to decide whether you will offer guidance or
leave me to face the consequences of my actions.
Respected
one, had my upbringing been proper, my fate would never have been this tragic.
I, along with countless others, including my friends, are unaware of even the
most basic of knowledge—such as the number of rak'ahs in the Isha prayer. Yet,
we remain well-versed in the latest films, both those recently released and
those set to arrive in the coming month. These trivial matters occupy our minds
instead of the essential aspects of life. What I wish to express is that if
parents took the time to properly guide their children, teaching them to
distinguish between good and evil, people like me would not have gone astray.
In
our society, it is a common practice for mothers to leave their children in the
care of nannies when they are only a month or so old, while they attend parties
and social events. Meanwhile, constant quarrels and animosity between parents
paralyze the minds of their children. In the absence of guidance, children
resort to seeking distractions either with their peers or through films.
Parents, preoccupied with their own issues, rarely concern themselves with
their children's activities. The mother blames the father, and the father sees
no virtue in the mother. Thus, the child grows in an environment of emotional
neglect. I leave the rest for you to understand and reflect upon.
Answer: I
have previously written that disputes and conflicts between parents transform
the home into a place of turmoil and distress. Children lose their sense of happiness
and the belief in a peaceful life, living in fear as their tender minds become
susceptible to harmful behavior. Sadly, it seems that no household is free from
the power struggle between husband and wife.
My advice to you is as follows: after each prayer, recite "Ash-Shāfī" or "Al-Kāfī" 300 times, and gently blow over yourself. Furthermore, after the Isha prayer, dedicate fifteen minutes for Muraqabah of green light.
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.
