May 23, 2025
Introduction: Understanding Spiritual Afflictions in Islam In today’s fast-paced world, many individuals experience symptoms and difficulties that conventional medicine cannot explain or address. These challenges may manifest as persistent nightmares, unexplained physical ailments, sudden behavioural changes, or feelings of persistent gloom despite favourable circumstances. While modern medicine has made remarkable advancements, the Islamic tradition recognises that some afflictions stem from spiritual sources rather than purely physical or psychological ones. The Quran and authentic Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ provide a comprehensive framework for understanding, identifying, and treating spiritual afflictions. This knowledge, preserved through centuries of Islamic scholarship, offers hope and practical solutions for those suffering from issues that may have supernatural origins. This guide aims to illuminate Islamic teachings on spiritual afflictions by drawing directly from the Quran and authentic hadith. We will explore how to recognise the signs of spiritual problems, understand their nature according to Islamic texts, and […]