Nafs
"Nafs is the inner identity and desires of a person; this concept plays an important role in spiritual struggle."
Spiritual & Deep Meaning
Nafs represents the inner nature of the individual in Islamic thought. In the Sufi tradition, training the nafs is one of the cornerstones of spiritual development. The nafs is divided into various levels: Nafs-i Ammarah (the one that commands bad habits and desires), Nafs-i Lawwamah (the one that feels reproach and criticism), and Nafs-i Mutmainnah (the one that is at peace and tranquil). The struggle with the nafs is a necessary path for the moral and spiritual advancement of a person. The process of training the nafs plays an important role in increasing a person's closeness to Allah and achieving spiritual maturity.
Example / Wisdom Quote
"In the Holy Quran: "Indeed, he who purifies his nafs has succeeded." (Ash-Shams, 91:9)"
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.