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Spiritual Disease and Its Cure – an Adequate Reply to whomsoever asks for curative medicine for Sins Written by: Imam Shams-ud-Deen Muhammad bin Abi Bakr bin Qayyim Al- Jawziyyah (Died: 751A.H.) Edited by: Shaikh Zakariya ‘Amiraat

SPIRITUAL DISEASE AND ITS CURE

Book Contents

• Supplication
• Relying on the Mercy, Forgiveness, and Generosity of Allah
• Self-Deception
• The difference between (having) a good opinion and being deceived
• Hope
• The harm caused by sins and misdeeds
• The effect of sins
• Sins produce other sins
• Sins become a custom
• The sin is the cause for disgrace from Allah ~
• The misfortunes resulting from sins and wrongdoings
• Sins cause disgrace
• A sinner comes under the Curse of the Messenger of Allah because of his own sins
• Sins deprive the sinner of the benefit of the Prophet’s supplication
• The punishments for sins
• Other effects of sins and misdeeds
• The Punishments for Sins
• Sins weaken the heart
• Sins may lead a person to become forgotten by Allah
• Sins take a person out of the scope of Ihsan
• Sins deprive a person of the protection of Allah
• Sins weaken the course of the heart towards Allah and the Last Day
• Sins hold back the Blessings of Allah(to come and incite His Anger
• Allah instills terror and fear in the hearts of sinners
• Sins draw one’s heart away from righteousness
• Sins darken the heart
• Sins disgrace the self
• Sins allow a sinner to become a prisoner of the devil
• Sins result in losing one’s status before Allah and before His Creation
• Sins deny sinners all words or titles of praise and honour
• Sins have the effect of reducing one’s intellect
• Sins lead to severing the tie with Allah
• Sins erase all benedictions
• Sins cast a sinner down to a very low state
• Sins prevent a sinner from perceiving his/her own benefits
• Sins support the devils against the sinner
• Sins make the sinner neglect himself
• Legal Islamic punishment
• Punishments of sins are either legislated or divinely decreed by Allah
• Punishments which Allah ~ has assigned for sins
• The degree of punishment differs according to the
• type of sin and its effect of corruption
• Major and minor sins
• Worshipping Allah Alone
• Types of polytheism
• Another aspect of polytheism is in worship
• Polytheism in taking oaths
• The reality of polytheism
• Pride is as great a sin as polytheism
• A great evil
• Tyranny and Oppression
• The evil consequences of killing
• The evil consequences of fornication
• Four ways through which sins may invade a person
• The unlawfulness of illegal sexual acts
• The punishment for homosexuality
• Types of love
• Al-Khullah (the perfect love in friendship)
• Types of love
• The effects of love
• Love is the basis of every religion
• The evil consequences of the passionate desire to
• look at illegal pictures
• Lut’s people (homosexuals)
• Lust leads to polytheism

Book Description

“Spiritual Disease and Its Cure” is a profound work penned by the esteemed Islamic scholar, Imam Shams-ud-Deen Muhammad bin Abi Bakr bin Qayyim Al-Jawziyyah, who lived during the 8th century (751 A.H.). This timeless piece has been meticulously edited by Shaikh Zakariya ‘Amiraat, ensuring its relevance and clarity for contemporary readers seeking guidance on the path of spiritual purification.

The book is a comprehensive exploration of the multifaceted nature of spiritual ailments that afflict the human soul and the remedies prescribed by Islamic teachings to cure these maladies. It delves into the core aspects of supplication, emphasizing the importance of relying on the mercy, forgiveness, and generosity of Allah. Imam Al-Jawziyyah provides insights into the delicate balance between maintaining a positive opinion and avoiding self-deception, urging readers to cultivate a sincere and realistic understanding of their spiritual state.

A central theme of the book revolves around the concept of hope, dissecting its role in the life of a believer. The author systematically unfolds the harm caused by sins and misdeeds, highlighting their profound impact on the individual and society. Sins are portrayed not only as transgressions against divine commandments but as catalysts for further wrongdoing, forming a perilous cycle that threatens the very fabric of one’s moral and spiritual well-being.

Imam Al-Jawziyyah expounds on the consequences of sins, elucidating how they lead to disgrace and invoke the curse of the Messenger of Allah. The book poignantly explores the misfortunes resulting from sins and wrongdoings, presenting a vivid portrayal of the downward spiral a soul experiences when straying from the righteous path.

A significant portion of the text is dedicated to detailing the punishments for sins, both in this world and the hereafter. The author underscores the transformative impact of sins on the heart, contending that they weaken the spiritual resolve and distance the individual from the divine concept of Ihsan, or excellence in worship.

The book categorically addresses major and minor sins, underlining the importance of worshipping Allah alone and exposing the various forms of polytheism that can infiltrate the believer’s life. Imam Al-Jawziyyah dissects the nuances of pride, considering it as grave a sin as polytheism, and delves into the destructive consequences of tyranny and oppression.

One of the distinctive features of “Spiritual Disease and Its Cure” is its comprehensive treatment of sins related to human desires, including the unlawfulness of illegal sexual acts and the punishment for homosexuality. The author explores the intricate dimensions of love, emphasizing its diverse manifestations and effects. The book draws on historical narratives, such as the story of Lut’s people, to illustrate the perilous consequences of succumbing to lust and deviating from the righteous path.

In essence, this book serves as a profound guide for individuals seeking spiritual healing and purification. It meticulously navigates through the intricate web of sins, offering not only a diagnosis of spiritual diseases but also a detailed prescription for their cure based on the teachings of Islam. Imam Al-Jawziyyah’s insights, coupled with the editor’s meticulous work, make this book an invaluable resource for those on a journey toward spiritual refinement and closeness to Allah.