Imam Al Ghazali made a remarkable statement= regarding the sins originating from the spiritually diseased heart that, “Other sins are like the mosquitoes hatched in a swampland itself. Unless the swampland (i.e. the sins of the heart) is not eradicated, it would not be possible to get rid of the mosquitoes (i.e. other sins)”. Thus it is important to recognize the spiritual diseases and engage oneself in lifelong efforts to cleanse and purify one’s heart. Just like our physical existence would become feeble and lose all its vitality owing to lack of attention, proper nutrition, and care; our spiritual existence (our soul) also requires sincere and continuous care through its purification using various practical and academic treatments prescribed in Islam.
“everything has a polish, and the polish of hearts is the remembrance of God”.
The one who has been successful at polishing one’s heart through this remedy is made luminous by God’s light and brings light to others too.This course intends to facilitate the spiritual purification of the participants and also to make them capable of taking charge of their spiritual existence (which is the only real existence of the human beings) by not surrendering to the desires of their lower selves, glitter of the temporary world and the incitements of their avowed enemy. When a heart is diseased in a spiritual sense, its ripple effect is huge on the overall life of a person and the state of the heart affects all the dimensions of relationships. This course introduces various methodological tools and resources for participants’ spiritual development.
This course made me realise that the state of my heart rules my perspectives and my worldview and in turn my actions. The light that dominates my spiritual existence would lead my physical existence so I should not be taking my actions lightly and keep a constant check on the state of my soul. As I am what I nourish my soul with!
I realised that the state of my heart was responsible for my sufferings, anxiety and depression. The sessions provided me with the practically applicable insights to bring a positive change in my spiritual health.
This course drew me closer to Allah. I was introduced to the approach of looking at my situations and circumstances from the divine perspective and it was indeed a bliss.
“The Day when neither wealth nor children will be of any benefit. Only those who come
before Allah with a pure heart [will be saved].”
Surah Ash-Shu’ara, 88-89
It is important to recognize the spiritual diseases and engage oneself in lifelong efforts to cleanse
and purify one’s heart. Just like our physical existence would become feeble and lose all its vitality
owing to lack of attention, proper nutrition, and care; our spiritual existence (our soul) also requires
sincere and continuous care through its purification using various practical and academic treatments
prescribed in Islam.
You will be the first to know when the doors open again,
If anyone seeks to dive deep into the Islamic Philosophy, Science of Healing the Diseased Heart is the best course for him. This course discusses some of the most important spiritual diseases, the seeds of which lie hidden inside the human heart.