Nafs al-Mutma'inna
"Nafs al-Mutma'inna is the highest level of the self where a person finds peace with Allah and themselves."
Spiritual & Deep Meaning
Nafs al-Mutma'inna symbolizes spiritual maturity and inner peace in Sufism. At this stage, a person lives in complete submission to Allah, and the self is at peace with the divine will. Nafs al-Mutma'inna emerges as a result of the training and self-criticism from previous levels of the self. A person who reaches this level maintains a balance between mind and heart while being extremely peaceful spiritually. Additionally, this stage signifies a person's ability to love themselves and their surroundings, living in peace through this love. In Islamic belief, those who are Nafs al-Mutma'inna turn to Allah with complete loyalty while approaching others with compassion and mercy. It is often a sought-after level for individuals to reach the highest degree and attain spiritual maturity.
Example / Wisdom Quote
"In the Quran, it is stated, 'O tranquil soul!' (Al-Fajr, 27)."
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.
SufismNafs al-Lawwama
Nafs al-Lawwama is the level of the self where the individual criticizes themselves and questions their mistakes.
Sufi PracticesSeyr-i Süluk
Seyr-i Süluk is the spiritual journey that a person undertakes to reach Allah.