Impediments to Strengthening the Islamic Disposition – Part 4: Shaytan One of the impediments to a person building h/her nafsiyya and strengthening it is the accursed shaytan. Allah mentions in the Qur’an as a warning for us: {Did I not enjoin on you of children of Adam not to worship shayatn; he is a determined … Continue reading
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Impediments to Strengthening the Nafsiyya Part 3 “Bad Company”
Impediments to Strengthening the Islamic Disposition – Part 3: Bad Company One of the impediments to a person building h/her nafsiyya and strengthening it is bad company. Allah mentions in the Qur’an to His beloved as a lesson for us on the importance of good company: {And keep yourself patient with those who call on … Continue reading
Impediments to Strengthening the Nafsiyya Part 2 “Ignorance”
Impediments to Strengthening the Islamic Disposition – Part 2: Ignorance One of the impediments to a person building h/her nafsiyya and strengthening it is ignorance (jahl). Allah mentions in the Qur’an the consequences of failing to attain knowledge and comprehending the reality with the mind: {And they will say: ‘If only we had been listening … Continue reading