Ikhlas
"Ikhlas expresses sincere faith and devotion to Allah."
Spiritual & Deep Meaning
Ikhlas refers to worship and actions that are purely for Allah, free from any form of ostentation. Ikhlas constitutes the essence of Islamic belief and is a fundamental condition for gaining Allah's pleasure. In Sufism, ikhlas indicates that all actions of the disciple must align with seeking Allah's pleasure. The guide assists the disciple in turning towards Allah with sincere intention and ikhlas. Ikhlas should be like a personal and sincere prayer made in the depths of the human soul.
Example / Wisdom Quote
"Verse: "Say: He is Allah, the One." (See Al-Ikhlas, 1)"
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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.
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.