Types of Diseases That Attack the Heart and Their Cure
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Title: Types of Diseases That Attack the Heart and Their Cure
Created on: Wed Dec 26 13:59:08 -0500 2007
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Abstract: ... both are mentioned in the Qur'an. Allah says about the disease of doubt: "In their hearts is a disease (of doubt and hypocrisy) and Allah has increased their disease." (2:10) And He said: "...and that those in whose hearts is a disease (of hypocrisy) and the disbelievers may say: 'What Allah intends by this (curious) example?'" (74:31) Allah says concerning those who refuse to make the Qur'an and Sunnah the basis of their judgments: "And when they are called to Allah (i.e., His Words, the Qur'an) and His Messenger, to judge between them, lo! a party of them refuses (to come) and turns away. But if the truth is on their side, they come to him willingly with submission. Is there a disease in their hearts? Or do they doubt or fear lest Allah and His Messenger should wrong them in judgement? Nay, it is they themselves who are the Dhalimoon (polytheists, hypocrites and wrongdoers)." (24:48-50) This is the disease of doubt and error. Also, Allah says about desire and lust, adultery in this case: "O wives of the Prophet! You are not likely any other women. If you keep your duty (to Allah), then be not soft in speech, lest he in whose hearts is a disease (of hypocrisy, or evil desire for adultery) should be moved with desire..." (33:32) ... Providing proper remedies for ailments of the heart (referring to spiritual and emotional ailments) only occurs at the hands of the Prophets, alaihim as salam, and Messengers of Allah. The heart becomes well when it acquires knowledge of its Lord and Creator and in His Names, Attributes, Actions and Commandments. The heart also becomes well when it prefers acquiring Allah's Pleasure 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 only the Me... [Full Article...]
