How can one treat severe laziness concerning worship, lukewarmness in acts of obedience, and rid oneself of diseases of the heart such as self-admiration, arrogance, and pride, given the absence of righteous companionship and living in a bad environment, feeling despair from the delayed answer to prayers, the difficulty of pondering the Holy Quran, and the fear of feeling secure from Allah's devices, along with weak faith and the feeling that the heart has strayed or been sealed?

The reason for the questioner's distress is a lack of resolve and insufficient patience. He must recognize his own limitations and weakness, and Allah's power and might. He should sincerely rely on Him and seek His help, and persist in supplication. Among the important supplications are: "O Allah, I ask You for steadfastness in the matter, and determination in guidance." A Muslim needs steadfastness and resolve to succeed, as they are the foundation of religion. Patience is the basis of steadfastness and resolve; it is the key to recovery for those suffering from these problems. He must exhibit patience, perseverance, constancy, and striving to attain success and guidance.