Finding Inner Renewal Through Divine Guidance
Addressing Allah (God) in search of solutions to problems is seen as a way for a person to find the foundation for inner love, faith, and support, as opposed to solely turning to people, whose advice and actions can often lead to negative consequences. As noted in one source, negative solutions dictated solely by human efforts can lead to nihilism and moral emptiness, whereas a positive solution based on turning to God manifests as a feeling of love and an awareness of personal immortality, which serves as a true source of support:"The negative solution to eternal problems inevitably leads to negative solutions to all other problems; when turned to people, to creatures, it appears as nihilism. Nihilism is nothing other than applied atheism. From the philosophy of atheism, the morality of nihilism inevitably follows. Dostoevsky proves this in a new and effective way; with his brilliant psychological analysis and evidence, he compels us to recognize that nihilism is the inevitable consequence of atheism. If there is no God, if there is no immortality, then there is no virtue; in that case – everything is permitted. The positive solution to eternal problems psychologically ensures the resolution of all other problems; when turned to people, to creatures, it appears as love. Love is the applied sensing of God and the feeling of personal immortality. The souls of Dostoevsky’s positive heroes are woven from such feelings; therefore, their entire lives represent a wonderful fabric crafted by God." (source: link txt)Furthermore, in the context of difficulties and the need for support, the importance of sincere faith is emphasized, which helps properly direct one’s life through prayer and turning to God. When human efforts face the limitations of human faith and capacity, prayer becomes a means to attract God’s love and help:"The Lord said: 'Whatever you ask the Father in My name, He will give you,' but we do not believe. We neither believe in our prayer nor in the notion that God hears us – we believe in nothing. That is why everything is empty for us, and our prayer seems unfulfilled; it cannot not only move a mountain but cannot influence anything at all. If we truly believed in God, we would be able to direct any person onto the true path. And directing someone onto the true path is possible precisely through prayer, because it bestows love upon the person. Prayer before God is a mystery, and in it, there is no violence, only a request: Lord, guide, help, heal, save." (source: link txt)Thus, turning to Allah in certain life situations is proposed as a way to find comfort, help, and the proper direction, since such appeals are based on deep faith, love, and trust in Divine wisdom, whereas help received from people may not be sufficiently effective, leaving one without true inner renewal.Supporting citation(s):"The negative solution to eternal problems inevitably leads to negative solutions to all other problems; when turned to people, to creatures, it appears as nihilism. ... The positive solution to eternal problems psychologically ensures the resolution of all other problems; when turned to people, to creatures, it appears as love. Love is the applied sensing of God ..." (source: link txt)"The Lord said: 'Whatever you ask the Father in My name, He will give you,' but we do not believe. We neither believe in our prayer nor in the notion that God hears us – we believe in nothing. ... If we truly believed in God, we would be able to direct any person onto the true path..." (source: link txt)