Spiritual Crisis
In this section, the author offers an in-depth analysis of one of the most pressing spiritual problems of our time — the crisis of the soul. He portrays it not merely as a personal or individual issue, but as a sign of inner decay across society and civilization as a whole. According to the author, modern humans possess hearts, but they no longer hear them. The soul exists, but the connection is broken. The result is a life that appears normal on the outside but is hollow and aimless within.
He illustrates this crisis with a vivid metaphor:
“We live as human beings, yet we have not learned how to exist as beings of soul. Our spiritual field has dried up; the energy of the soul has weakened. We’ve learned to survive in the shadow of our ego.”
In this way, the crisis is not merely a loss of belief, but a loss of meaning and inner alignment.
The author also reflects on the condition of youth — their detachment from meaning, coldness toward faith, pursuit of superficial pleasures, and directionless education. He doesn’t blame them but highlights that their state reflects a systemic spiritual vacuum in society.
“Today’s youth carry a soul congested with toxic noise — information and emotion overload. They’ve grown up without knowing what it means to breathe in the spirit,” he writes.
One of the key insights in the chapter is that preserving the soul is a form of preserving faith. The soul is not just a spiritual idea but a subtle inner channel connecting one to the Divine.
At the end, the author outlines paths to awaken the soul:
– learning to listen with the heart
– embracing silence and solitude
– seeking to know Allah not merely through external duties, but through inner peace
Thus, this chapter does not simply describe a problem — it offers a spiritual roadmap toward recovery and reconnection.