Chapter Two

Concerning Restraining Lust And Carnal Desires

In this chapter Allamah Busiri R.A. mentions two reasons for restraining of lust and carnal desires.

Firstly: A person falls in love due to lust and carnal desires. After mentioning love in the first chapter he now mentions restraining lust and carnal desires. He also mentions that his entire life has been spent in sin. He sincerely regrets what he has done and repents to Allah Ta’aala.

Secondly: Restraining lust and carnal desires is essential forgaining love for Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam. The love which has for Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam, is a pure love and can only be attained by purifying oneself of lust and carnal desires.

1)

Verily my soul which is laden evil did not heed the advice

Allamah Busairi says that his soul due to its ego, lust and passions did not take a lesson.

2) 

Due to its ignorance, from the warning by grey hair and old age

Here Allamah Busairi explains the reason why he did not heed the advices of the elders. It is only because of folly and Ignorance. Although grey hair and old age heralds the end of ones life yet his deceiving ego did not heed its warning.