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What is the ruling of Islamic law on the subconscious mind, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), and hypnotherapy sessions?

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Psychologists and others speak of the unconscious mind, but these are mere conjectures and assumptions. The unconscious mind is the basis of what is called neuro-linguistic programming, which is linked to pagan Eastern philosophies.

I have been referred to the writings of Dr. Fawz Kurdi for further information. She is a professor of Creed and Contemporary Doctrines, and she has spoken about the religious origins of healing applications and imported sports, and their dangers. Among her books is: "Atheistic Spiritual Philosophical Doctrines and Their Applications."

Those who advocate for esoteric knowledge say that the human intellect passes through stages in its development, from intellect in potentiality to intellect in actuality, and it may reach the degree of the acquired intellect or emanation and inspiration. They consider this rank to be the happiness attained by pure souls, and it may be attributed to the soul and its powers, such as the sacred power, which is claimed to be a way of knowing without learning.

As for modern spiritual philosophy, the source of knowledge in it is what is called the "subconscious mind," whose knowledge overflows upon the soul when a person frees himself from the control of the conscious mind and enters a state of unconsciousness, from which he connects with the collective unconscious. Those who advocate for this knowledge consider it secret, hidden, and relatively personal.

Sami Al-Qudumi says that the subconscious mind is considered one of the pillars of materialistic philosophy, and it has become an idol worshipped instead of Allah; it is the provider and the healer. Platonic and Surrealist theories also have a share in the philosophy of neuro-linguistic programming.

The subconscious mind is an idea originated by Sigmund Freud, and it is documented in neuro-linguistic programming books that the subconscious mind controls all vital processes and is the source of human strength.

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