"The disease of doubts and desires is the origin of all the diseases of the heart, and the Qur'ān is a cure for both types. It contains absolute clear proofs and evidence that clarify the truth from falsehood, resulting in the eradication of the doubts that pollute the knowledge, vision, and apprehension (of an individual). Till he sees everything for what it truly is.
Hence, it is the true cure for the diseases of doubts and uncertainties. However, that is subject to the individual having insight and understanding of the intent of it (the Qur'ān). So, whoever Allāh has granted this, will see (the distinction between) the truth and falsehood plainly with his heart, just as he sees (the difference between) night and day.
As for it being a cure for desires, then it is by way of what it contains of wisdom and good admonition which instil hope, fear, Zuhd (abstention from the Dunya) and longing for the Ākhirah (hereafter). (Also, by relaying) parables and tales that carry various forms of admonition and insight. Making the sound heart desire that which benefits it in the worldly affairs and in the Ākhirah and reject the things that harm it. Thereafter, the heart becomes one that loves guidance and detests deviation.
So, the Qur'ān eliminates all the diseases that compel (an individual) to corrupt desires. (As a result) the heart becomes rectified, and (likewise) the intention becomes rectified. Thus, it reverts to its Fitrah (natural disposition) upon which it was created. Thereupon, its voluntary deeds become rectified. Likewise, the body returns to a (healthy) natural state. Till it comes to a point where it will not accept anything except the truth."
Abridged from: Ighāthatu-llahfān, ibn al-Qayyim: (1/71-73)
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