Love
"Love is the deep affection and bond felt towards God and humanity."
Spiritual & Deep Meaning
Love holds a very deep and significant place in Sufi literature. In Islamic thought, love is not merely an emotion but a state of consciousness. Sufi practitioners interpret love as a profound affection felt towards all beings. Love creates admiration for Allah’s creation and establishes a special bond between God and His servants. This bond guides the individual on their spiritual journey. Love also plays an important role in the discipline of the self and spiritual transformation. Great Sufi figures like Hz. Mevlana have emphasized the divine dimension of love, viewing this affection as the beginning of a spiritual adventure.
Example / Wisdom Quote
"Mevlana said, 'Love is the remedy for everything.'"
Spiritual Dictionary
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Nafs al-Ammarah
Nafs al-Ammarah is the level of the self that represents the lowest and worst desires of a person.
Nafs al-LawwamaNafs al-Lawwama
Nafs al-Lawwama is the state of the self where the individual criticizes themselves and questions their mistakes.
nafs al-mutma'innaNafs al-Mutma'inna
Nafs al-Mutma'inna is the highest level of the self where a person finds peace with Allah and themselves.