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Indeed the slave of Allah may be afflicted with different pains and sufferings in this life. His/her heart may experience things which cause pain, sleeplessness, worry, sorrow, distress, and depression. The emotional pain that the heart experiences in relation to past affairs is called Huzn (sadness/grief). If the emotional pain is related to future concerns, it is called Hamm (worry, anxiety). If the emotional suffering is regarding the present, this is known as Ghamm (distress). These three ailments - huzn, hamm, and ghamm - can only be completely removed from the heart by: sincerely returning to Allah, completely breaking down before Him in contrition, obediently humbling oneself in submission to Him, submitting to His commandments, having Eemaan in His Qadhaa and Qadr (Faith in His predestination and decree), being acquainted with Him, The Exalted, and acquainted with His names and attributes, having Eemaan in His Book, and being dedicated to reciting it, reflecting upon it, and implementing its teachings. This is the only way to be relieved from these ailments and to attain peace and happiness. Not by any other means.