\u2018Ataa\u2019 Sulami (rahimahullah) narrates the following:<\/p>\n
I was once passing through the alleys of Kufah when I saw \u2018Alyaan laughing at a doctor. As it was well known that \u2018Alyaan never laughed, I became intrigued and drew closer. As I approached, I asked him why he was laughing. \u2018Alyaan replied, \u201cI am laughing at this doctor who is treating the illnesses of others, despite the fact that he is himself fatally ill.\u201d Hearing this, I asked \u2018Alyaan, \u201cDo you know of any medication that can save him from his illness?\u201d \u201cYes!\u201d he replied, \u201cI know of a medication which is such that if it is administered to him, I hope that he will recover.\u201d \u201cWhat is the formula of this medication?\u201d I prompted. On my request, \u2018Alyaan proceeded to prescribe the following:<\/p>\n
1. A few leaves from the tree of poverty<\/p>\n
2. The root of the tree of sabr (patience, forbearance and steadfastness)<\/p>\n
3. Fruit from the tree of humility<\/p>\n
4. Fruit from the tree of ma\u2019rifat (recognition of Allah Ta\u2018ala)<\/p>\n
5. The ingredient of pondering over one\u2019s condition<\/p>\n
Using the mortar and pestle (or the grinding stone) of grief and regret over one\u2019s sins, crush the above ingredients into a fine paste. Thereafter place the paste into the pan of taqwa and pour some of the water of hayaa into the mixture. Using the firewood of Allah Ta\u2018ala\u2019s love, light a fire beneath the pan and boil the mixture until it begins to froth. Once the mixture is prepared, empty it into the bottle of always remaining pleased over the decision of Allah Ta\u2018ala. Thereafter, cool the mixture by fanning it with the fan of the praise of Allah Ta\u2018ala. Finally, take this medication consistently, by pouring a little into the cup of concern over one\u2019s state and condition, and by swallowing it using the spoon of repentance. If this medication is taken regularly, there is hope that the person will never again fall into the illness of disobeying Allah Ta\u2018ala. (Taareekh Ibni \u2018Asaakir, vol. 41, pg. 524)<\/p>\n
Lessons:<\/strong><\/p>\n 1. Just as a person\u2019s body falls ill, their soul also falls ill by succumbing to spiritual illnesses. A physical illness has the potential to destroy a person\u2019s health, ultimately leading to his death. A spiritual illness, on the other hand, has the potential to destroy a person\u2019s deen, ultimately leading to the ruin of his Hereafter. Just as a qualified, experienced doctor is consulted when the body falls ill, similarly an expert spiritual doctor should be consulted when the soul falls ill. Thereafter, when the doctor of the soul prescribes some treatment and medication, it should be strictly adhered to in order for the patient to see the desired outcome. These spiritual doctors are none other than the Mashaayikh.<\/p>\n 2. Just as the physical body requires a variety of ingredients to remain healthy e.g. vitamins, minerals, protein, carbohydrates, etc, a person\u2019s soul also requires a variety of \u2018ingredients\u2019 to remain healthy. These \u2018ingredients\u2019 are the qualities of sabr (patience and perseverance), shukr (gratitude), taqwa (consciousness and fear of Allah Ta\u2018ala), hayaa (modesty and shame) and other similar praiseworthy qualities.<\/p>\n 3. If the physical body is poisoned, it begins to die. Similarly, when the soul is poisoned, through a person committing excessive evil deeds and failing to repent and change his life, the soul begins to die. If the soul is not treated, but rather it is further poisoned, it will eventually die, and the death of the soul occurs when the soul loses imaan and a person now leaves the fold of Islam. May Allah Ta\u2018ala save us from the condition of the death of the soul.<\/p>\n
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