The Noble Self (Nafs-i Nebevī): A Sufi Journey of Dissolving the Ego
The nafs (the lower self; see: nafs) that is embedded within the human being is a journey necessary for turning away from the world and its hardships and turning towards Allah (God). On this journey, it is necessary to struggle against the traits, ambitions, and fears deceived by the nafs. The nafs is always an agent of inner struggle. This struggle is a process required for self-knowledge and turning towards Allah.
The human being, in his own darkness and blindness within, becomes blind in the sight of Allah. For this reason, one who is blinded cannot comprehend the wisdom of Allah. The nafs, with its own inner darkness, cannot perceive the light of Allah. Therefore, one who is blinded cannot comprehend the wisdom of Allah. The nafs, with its own inner darkness, cannot perceive the light of Allah.
The human being, with his own inner darkness, cannot perceive the light of Allah. For this reason, one who is blinded cannot comprehend the wisdom of Allah. The nafs, with its own inner darkness, cannot perceive the light of Allah. Therefore, one who is blinded cannot comprehend the wisdom of Allah.
The human being, with his own inner darkness, cannot perceive the light of Allah. For this reason, one who is blinded cannot comprehend the wisdom of Allah. The nafs, with its own inner darkness, cannot perceive the light of Allah.