Malfuzat – Volume I — Page 133
Malfuzat - Volume I 133 ghamrah that plagues his crop, so that the other plants do not suffer, in the same vein, it is incumbent that every individual cleanses themselves of the ghamrah within their souls. If not, there is a possibility that this may eat into their other good qualities as well. For Every Illness There Is a Cure-The Broader Connotation It is not true to say that a person has the power to adopt certain morals but not others. Not at all! There is a cure for every ailment, or in other words 19 J. It is a pity that people do not give due regard to this blessed saying of the Holy Prophets and consider its scope limited to physical illnesses alone. How ignorant and erroneous is such a view! Just as there are means available for the improve- ment and well-being of the physical body, how is it possible that Allah Almighty would have provided no remedy for the spiritual ailments of man? Indeed, there are, without a doubt! It is a sure and certain fact that Allah the Exalted helps those who help them- selves. However, the indolent and idle, are ultimately ruined. Two Forms of Old Age Man is faced with a time when his physical form begins to weaken and this is known as old age. At this time the eyes lose their ability to see, while the ears are unable to hear. In summary, every part of the body becomes almost useless and incapable. Remember that there are two forms of old age: natural and unnatural. The natural form is as we have described just now. The unnatural form is when a person neglects the illnesses that they suffer from. In turn, such a person grows weak and begins to enter into old age prematurely, as it were. As this is the phe- nomenon in the physical realm, so too is the case in the inner, spiritual realm. If a person does not endeavour to transform their immoral ways into exemplary morals and good qualities, their moral compass is shattered completely. The guid- ance of the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, and the teaching of the Holy Quran, clearly prove the fact that every illness has a cure. However, if indolence and sloth overtake a person, what other avenue is there except for ruin? If a person leads a life of carelessness like an old person, how can they be saved?