Assalam oalaikum,
Most of us are aware of
the phenomenon of yellow journalism. Instead of presenting before the world- news
which is based on well-researched facts, some unscrupulous people believe in distorting
and exaggerating the truth in order to create sensationalized news for attracting
readers. This is happening all around us in recent times, whether in the news
channels, in the newspapers, in the world of advertising or internet. I have
used the example of yellow journalism deliberately to show how people can be fooled
into believing any fib, unless they stop lapping up whatever is being presented
to them. Before we believe in anything which we are being told cross-checking
is essential to get the facts straight.
Likewise, many distorted
facts are being presented before us by the world of science. Those with a
scientific bent of mind believe in it as Gospel truth. Unfortunately, even
those who follow Islam sometimes fall prey to false perceptions due to
unfamiliarity with the Quranic teachings. Many Muslims doubt about the
existence of jinnat and black magic just because these have not been documented
by science. Islam and science are not discordant and this fact is evident by
the Holy Quran which has presented many scientific truths before the humanity
in the 6th century. Bone loss in old age, harmful effects of pork;
ant communication and helio-centric system are just a few of the many
scientific facts mentioned in the Quran. So the Holy Quran encompasses the
truths about Allah (swt)’s Creation, including the scientific ones. Hence, it
is all-encompassing and perfect. On the contrary, the subject of science or
psychology is imperfect as it does not have anything to say about the
supernatural elements present in the universe. Therefore, following science
rather than Islam in matters where the former contradicts the latter is
tantamount to sin.
Since the Holy Quran has
mentioned that Satan can control the minds of the weak ones amongst us and lead
them to insanity so we need to understand that every mental illness which has
been documented by psychology is brought about by Satanic whispers and black
magic. If anyone fails to understand this real cause behind most of the mental
illnesses then one is sure to get caught in a maze. Psychology does not bother
to elucidate the cause of mental illnesses but it rather tends to offer quite
an exhaustive list of theories, each contradicting the other. There are also
several cases of diagnostic confusion and patients may get stuck in a blind
alley.
Science has conveniently
grouped everything which is beyond its scope as paranormal. The phenomena of
souls, poltergeists, sorcery, life after death and angels are considered to be meaningless
and abnormal by the scientists. We know for sure that sorcery has been
performed on our Prophet Mohammad (pbuh) and the concepts of life after death,
i.e. Aakhrah and angels also find their mention in the Holy Quran. So
psychology, due to its limited knowledge, has been confusing people by their
own version of mental illnesses. They have wrongly portrayed Satanic whispers
as intrusive thoughts and black magic/Satan induced madness as various mental
disorders. Islam, on the contrary, enlightens mankind with the truth.
Keeping this in mind, it
is essential for us to do a reality check and to try solving psychological
ailments through spiritual healing because Satan and his ilk cannot be
controlled through medications and therapies.
Keep Me In Your Prayers,
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