Disturber Of The Hearts

Disturber Of The Hearts

The discerning scholar is adept at diagnosing the various spiritual illnesses resulting from sins, and treating the malaise in the heart.

If he finds a person falling into despair, he tries to ignite the spark of hope in the heart. If, on the other hand, he sees that one in a reckless and fearless state, he works to instill the fear of Allah in his heart. 

Thus, the scholar treats sickness by using its opposite as a cure. Ibn al-Jawz has collected herein ominous narration, warnings against wrongdoing, and stories of forbidding and punishment that shake the hearts from their slumber. 

The self-assured one becomes anxious; the heart-hearted becomes soft; the dried tear ducts start to flow; slothful becomes motivated.