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Question:
From early childhood, I have exhibited a pronounced cognitive tendency toward
excessive rumination. Minor occurrences or insignificant matters, once
registered in my consciousness, become persistent and invasive. I find myself
continuously absorbed in reflection—so deeply that I descend into cognitive
immersion, often magnifying the most trivial issue into an overwhelming mental
construct. This habitual overthinking leads to a recursive cycle wherein each
subsequent thought compounds the complexity of the previous one, ultimately
resulting in a sustained state of psychological distress. As a consequence, I
experience a pervasive absence of mental equilibrium and identify myself as a
chronic sufferer of internal cognitive conflict.
Answer: According
to the Law of Creation, the human mind is composed of three distinct layers,
each characterized by its own unique mode of perception. Among these, there is
a specific cognitive stratum that transforms thought into internal imagery and
subsequently transmits it to the physical body. The body then interprets these
internalized images, giving them semantic form and expressing them as patterns
of emotional experience—either joy or sorrow.
When
this layer is provided with stimuli conducive to contentment or harmony, it
responds with internal states of joy, often manifesting as emotional uplift or
optimism. Conversely, when it is fed distressing or melancholic stimuli, it
produces corresponding states of despair, restlessness, inferiority,
existential aversion, and a proliferation of psychological entanglements.
Importantly, this cognitive layer itself remains neutral; it simply
externalizes the quality of the data it receives. However, when the layer
responsible for providing this data becomes disconnected from fitrah—the
inherent, primordial order of the human being—or deviates from its principles,
it begins to generate perceptions that are both unnatural and fictitious.
Within the structure of fitrah, there is no despair, no defeatism, no
suicidal ideation, no compulsive comparisons with others, and no unnecessary
psychological burdens. These are artificial states, constructed outside the
scope of the natural self. In contrast, fitrah remains a domain of
unbroken tranquility and coherence. Thus, it is the distancing from this
essential nature that gives rise to human suffering and internal fragmentation.
The path to resolution lies not in resisting symptoms, but in returning to
ontological alignment with one’s original disposition. A practical method to
initiate this reconnection is to rise before dawn and engage in brisk walking
during twilight, covering a minimum of two miles daily. Within three weeks,
noticeable relief from mental turmoil may begin to emerge. However, to achieve
lasting alignment with fitrah, this regimen should be continued
consistently for at least three months.
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.
