Shubahat and Shahawat: Two Diseases of the Heart - Shaykh Hamza Yusuf

Summary

The video discusses the spiritual diseases of the heart, which are divided into two types: shubuhat (diseases related to understanding, such as doubt and fear) and shahawat (base desires like food and sex). A sound heart trusts in Allah and remains still through His remembrance. Anxiety and turmoil arise when the heart is deprived of spiritual nourishment. The Quran and prayer are essential in maintaining a healthy heart. The speaker emphasizes the importance of constant connection with Allah to achieve peace and avoid heedlessness.

Takeaways

• 🧡 Diseases of the heart are divided into two types: diseases related to understanding and diseases related to desires.
• 🌱 A sound heart trusts in Allah completely, whereas a sick heart harbors doubt and fear.
• 🕊️ The heart is designed to be in a state of stillness, achieved through the remembrance of Allah.
• 🌀 Anxiety and turmoil arise when the heart is not remembering Allah, leading to spiritual diseases.
• 🌬️ Just as the body needs oxygen, the heart needs the remembrance of Allah to remain healthy.
• 👥 The company of good people nourishes the heart, along with the remembrance and exercise of faith.
• 📜 The Quran reminds people of the importance of nourishing their hearts for spiritual health.
• 🌟 Humans are born in a natural state but learn anxiety from their environment, moving away from their inherent nature.
• 🙏 People of constant prayer and connection with Allah are free from the state of anxiety and turmoil.
• 🔥 Base desires (shahat) like food and sex are diseases when they are out of proportion, requiring balance and moderation.

Q & A

What are the two types of spiritual diseases of the heart mentioned in the script?

The two types of spiritual diseases of the heart mentioned are 'shat' (diseases related to understanding) and 'shahat' (base desires of the self).

What is an example of a 'shat' disease?

An example of a 'shat' disease is being fearful of one's provision from Allah, which reflects a lack of trust in Allah.

Why is a lack of trust in Allah considered a disease of the heart?

A lack of trust in Allah is considered a disease of the heart because a sound heart trusts in Allah absolutely, while a sick heart has doubt.

What is the natural state of the heart according to the script?

The natural state of the heart is to be in a state of Stillness, which is achieved through the remembrance of Allah.

What happens to the heart when Allah is not remembered?

When Allah is not remembered, the heart goes into a state of agitation and turmoil, becoming diseased because it is not being fed properly.

What is the 'breath' of the heart?

The 'breath' of the heart is the remembrance of Allah, which nourishes and feeds the heart.

What role does the company of good people play for the heart?

The company of good people serves as the food for the heart, helping to keep it sound and healthy.

What does the Quran remind people regarding their hearts?

The Quran reminds people that their hearts need to be nourished through the remembrance of Allah and that a sound heart is necessary for a good state in the next world.

How does the script describe the inherent nature of human beings?

The script describes the inherent nature of human beings as being created in a state of anxiety, which is learned from parents and society.

Who are the people that are removed from the state of anxiety according to the script?

The people removed from the state of anxiety are those who are people of prayer and always in a state of connection with Allah.

What are 'shahat' and how do they relate to the heart?

Shahat are the base desires of the self, such as for food and sex, and they become diseases of the heart when they are out of proportion to their natural state.

What is the method in Islam for making the heart sound again?

Islam provides a method by which the heart can become sound again through practices that ensure the heart remains firm in the faith, such as constant remembrance of Allah and prayer.