Purification of the Heart & Soul- The Disease and Cure

Synopsis

 Imam Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyyah, the disease of the heart and soul is characterised by spiritual maladies such as:

• Nifāq (hypocrisy): concealing one’s true intentions or beliefs
• Ghīra (envy): resenting others’ blessings or success
• Hasad (malice): wishing harm upon others
• Dhulm (oppression): treating others unjustly
• Khurūd (avarice): excessive love for worldly possessions

These diseases hinder the path to spiritual enlightenment and inner tranquillity.

The cure for these afflictions lies in:

• Tawbah (repentance): seeking forgiveness and turning away from sinful behaviour
• Dhikr (remembrance of Allah): focusing on the love and remembrance of Allah SWT
• Shukr (gratitude): acknowledging and appreciating Allah’s blessings
• Sabr (patience): enduring trials and tribulations with faith and trust in Allah
• Ihsān (excellence): striving to excel in one’s worship and character

Imam Ibn Qayyim’s works, such as “Purification of the Heart: Its Diseases and Their Cures” and “Purification of the Heart and Soul (Illness & Cure)”, provide a comprehensive guide for individuals seeking to purify their hearts and souls. By understanding and addressing these spiritual diseases, one can achieve a more virtuous and harmonious state of being.

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