Nafs al-Ammarah
"Nafs al-Ammarah is the self that commands evil and hinders spiritual development."
Spiritual & Deep Meaning
Nafs al-Ammarah expresses the lowest level of the self in Sufi literature. This type of self directs individuals towards their desires and negative feelings, leading them into sins and bad habits. The developmental process in Sufism involves the effort to escape from this evil self and reach higher levels of the self. When Nafs al-Ammarah combines with the diseases of the heart and soul, it can lead to spiritual collapse. Muslims should aim to resist such negative influences by disciplining their selves and strengthening their willpower.
Example / Wisdom Quote
"In the Qur'an: 'Indeed, the soul commands to evil.' (Yusuf, 53)"
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Nafs al-Ammara
Nafs al-Ammara is the level of the self that represents the lowest and worst desires of a person.
Qur'anNafs al-Lawwama
Nafs al-Lawwama is the state of the self in which an individual criticizes themselves and questions their mistakes.
Qur'anNafs al-Mutma'inna
Nafs al-Mutma'inna is the highest state of the self in which a person finds peace with Allah and themselves.