“Proper remedies for ailments of the heart (referring to spiritual or emotional ailments) are provided only at the hands of Prophets and Messengers of Allaah. The heart is cured when it acquires knowledge of its Lord and Creator and by learning His Names, Attributes, Actions and Commandments. The heart also becomes healthy when it prefers obtaining the pleasure of Allaah The Almighty instead of pursuing its own desires, and prefers what He likes, all the while avoiding His prohibitions and what might lead to His displeasure. There is no life, health or wellbeing for the heart except by this method, which can be provided only by following the methodology of the Messengers.
It is wrong to think that one can ever attain well-being of the heart through any other way than through the guidance of the Messengers of Allaah. Errors occur as a result of confusing the heart’s true well-being with satisfying and strengthening its lower animal lusts and desires. By doing this, the heart is distanced from acquiring its true well-being and strength. In fact, its very existence is endangered in this way. Those who do not distinguish between these paths should grieve for the life and well-being of their heart, or in fact, the lack thereof. Let such people also grieve because of being deprived of the light of true guidance and because they are completely submerged in an ocean of darkness.”
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