Nafs al-Ammarah
"Nafs al-Ammarah is the lowest level of the ego that represents bad desires and the sense of self in a person."
Spiritual & Deep Meaning
Nafs al-Ammarah represents the lowest state of a person's ego and describes a situation where bad desires and uncontrolled wishes emerge. As a Sufi term, this concept is seen as one of the obstacles in a person's spiritual journey. This state of the ego often triggers bad behaviors, sins, and bad habits. The seeker must discipline this ego during the process of spiritual journeying. This discipline process is possible by controlling the ego, being patient, and adopting good morals. Nafs al-Ammarah is considered the first step on the ladder for a person to overcome their internal conflicts and reach noble moral values.
Example / Wisdom Quote
"In the Quran: 'Nafs al-Ammarah commands a person to do evil.'"
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.