Nafs al-Ammarah
"Nafs al-Ammarah is the self that commands evil to a person 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 a person towards desires and negative feelings, leading the individual into sins and bad habits. The developmental process in Sufism involves striving to overcome 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 downfall. Muslims should aim to counter such negative influences by disciplining their selves and strengthening their will.
Example / Wisdom Quote
"In the Quran: 'Indeed, the soul commands to evil.' (Yusuf, 53)"
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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.