[Slideshare] akhlaq-course (february 2013-batch-) -# 6-types-of-nafs-(30-march-2013)

IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,
MOST COMPASSIONATE,
MOST MERCIFUL.
“INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY
OF ‘ILM -AL-AKHLAQ ”
Intermediate Level Islamic course in English for Adults
conducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail
LESSON # 6 – (part 1)

“VARIOUS STATES OF THE NAFS”

INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF
‘ILM AL-AKHLAQ
“Verily! You (Muhammad) are upon the
most exalted (Khuluq) disposition.”

Using text & curriculum he has developed especially for
Muslim converts and young Adult English-speaking Muslims.

“To seek knowledge is obligatory upon every Muslim (male & female)”

UPDATE 30 MARCH 2013
All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2013)
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1. Learning is organic, and new lesson are taught to expand
further from what has previously been covered. In Qur’anic
classes, students had to revise first the previous lessons “Can I get to know
you ? What have
before being taught further. If their revision is not favorable, we learnt?”

the teacher will not proceed to teach any new lesson.
2. You are to refer to your notes and the PowerPoint slides
available.
3. From the list of topic or sub-topics, as reference for your
group – discuss and prepare to do a brief presentation to
the class for each topics or sub-topics.

You are given only 30 minutes to complete this assignment


STORY OF THE ANIMAL
IN THE FARM

HOW IS A PERSON’S “KHULUQ ”
(NATURAL DISPOSITION ) DEVELOPED?

TAUHEEDIC
PARADIGM


ESSENCE OF MAN
IS THE SPIRITUAL (SOUL)

LESSON # 4a –

ABOUT THE ‘NAFS’ (SELF)


LESSON # 4a –

ABOUT THE ‘NAFS’ (SELF)

LESSON # 5 –
MANAGE & CONTROL YOUR POWER OR BE
CONTROLLED BY THEM

BEWARE OF SATAN YOUR AVOWED ENEMY


TO CONTINUE LESSON # 6 –


‘Ulama (scholars) of Tasawwuf/ ‘Ilmul Ahklaq, have identified
various states in which the human “Nafs” (self) may be in. It does
not mean that there are many “nafs” in a person, but it simply
means to describe the nature of characteristic of the “ Nafs” which
can be subjected to change.

Perhaps we can describe this state as the dominant “ mood” of
our “Nafs”. One has to be aware of one’s state – termed as “ Haal”.
From the lower imperfect state, one has to strive to overcome them
thereby attaining towards the subsequent level until one reaches
the higher and perfect state.


As explained previously “Nafs” is that “consciousness that is
you”. The state of our consciousness in our nafs (self) varies
according to its development. Because man is firstly aware of
himself, naturally he seeks to satisfy his self due to tendencies
motivated by the inherent powers within him which is constantly
developing.

His awareness of himself is naturally stronger than the awareness
of others. Thus his impulses are primarily concern with only
fulfilment of its own desires and satisfaction.


If this obsession continues while he is still oblivious to the
relationship with others besides himself, unconcerned as to its moral
implication, whether it is detrimental to others or not, not even
caring about the effect that his present actions will have on his
future, etc. - the danger of such a trait in that person is obvious.

This state is basic in everyone, and serves as the motivation for it
to incite man towards acting out his will and desire. This is called
“nafs al-am-marah”- the commanding self.


Concerning this state of the nafs (self), it is stated in the Holy
Qur’an:

“And yet, I am not trying to absolve myself: for, verily, man's inner
self (NAFS -AMMARAH), does incite [him] to evil, and saved are
only they upon whom my Sustainer bestows His grace. Behold, my
Sustainer is much forgiving, a dispenser of grace!“
(Qur’an: Yusuf: 12: 53)


It is this uncontrolled impulses which is termed as “ Nafs al-
ammarah”, the commanding Self and if not guided, often it is in
conflict with what the mind regards as a moral good.

Many of us are still in this state - impulsive selfish and reckless.

We don’t seem to want to (reason) give a thought to what we
are doing. Our only concern is to be able to satisfy ourselves.


We pamper our Self or Ego and regard it to be THE most
important consideration.

We forget who we actually are, and in Whose presence we exist.
We may even entertain a grandiose notion of our bloated Ego - “ I am
better than he” not by any moral or objective standard but because
“I feel I am better”.

Sometimes attributing ourselves a bigger than life importance,
carrying ourselves about with an air of arrogance. Even our
expectations from others also may be of the unrealistic kind.


We sometimes tend to be overly sensitive, even “paranoia”;
entertaining to our suspicion - where benefit of doubt should be
given to others. We harbour “conspiracy theories” and easily accept
evil suggestions and whisperings of Satan and of bad people inciting
enmity and conflict, judging others without evidence.

Our capacity to “love”, which is a natural trait or tendency within
us - is wholly directed more to our Self. We look at ourselves always
as perfect and unblemished, and expecting others to look at us
likewise.


We expect praises for ourselves and resent (even become angry) at
any form of criticism even though it is well-meant and true!

Instead of reflecting and considering upon what is being said, we
immediately react impulsively because our feelings are “hurt”; our
bloated Ego is punctured.

Some resent because of “who” is saying it rather than “what” is
being said, because in his estimation, the other person is lesser than
he.

With this deluded self-admiration, advice from others to reform in
him whatever shortcomings, will be difficult if not impossible.

Thus, a person whose Nafs (self) is in this state, is emotionally
and directly linked to his “Quwwah” (innate powers) which
automatically transform it into reaction with his organs.

His tongue, his hands and all other organs are enslaved to follow
the dictates of this commanding Self. He or she will become very
impulsive, hasty and quick to temper.

Reason and thought processes are completely ignored.


Relationship with the Self

NAFS al-AMMARAH
Initial traits :
(Commanding self)
[1] Appetite,
[2] Emotion still link to needs,
Link to various
[3] curiosity, memory, TIME Quwwah (powers):
[4] imitative, see, listen & do,
[5] application of
[1] shahwiyya
basic sensory feelings
(desires)
[2] ghadabiyya
BODY (anger)
SELF HEART [3] Wahmiyah
(imaginative)
TONGUE [4] ‘aqliyya
DESIRE (thoughts)
MIND

Importance of linguistics to thoughts:

THE WORLD

Relationship with the Self

NAFS al-AMMARAH
Initial traits :
(Commanding self)
[1] Appetite,
[2] Emotion still link to needs,
Link to various
[3] curiosity, memory, TIME Quwwah (powers):
[4] imitative, see, listen & do,
[5] application of
[1] shahwiyya
basic sensory feelings
(desires)
[2] ghadabiyya
BODY (anger)
SELF HEART [3] Wahmiyah
(imaginative)
TONGUE [4] ‘aqliyya
DESIRE (thoughts)
MIND

Importance of linguistics to thoughts:

“He (Allah) has created man: He has imparted
unto him articulate thought and speech.” (Q:55: 3-5)
THE WORLD

“O you who have believed, do not put [yourselves]
before Allah and His Messenger but be conscious and
fear Allah (TAQWALLAAH). Indeed, Allah is Hearing
and Knowing.”
(Qur’an: Hujurat: 49: 1)

“HAST THOU ever considered [the kind of man] who
makes his own desires (HAWA) his deity, and whom
Allah has [thereupon] let go astray, knowing [that his
mind is closed to all guidance], and whose hearing and
heart He has sealed, and upon whose sight He has
placed a veil? Who, then, could guide him after Allah
[has abandoned him]? Will you not, then, (TADZAK-
KARUN) bethink your-selves? “
(Qur’an: Jatsiyah: 45: 23)


“ALLURING unto man is the (HUB-BUSH – SHAHAWAAT)
enjoyment of worldly desires through women, and
children, and heaped-up treasures of gold and silver,
and horses of high mark, and cattle, and lands. All this
may be enjoyed in the life of this world (DUN-YAA) - but
the most beauteous of all goals is with Allah. “
(Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 14)


“And nothing is the life of this world (DUN-YAA) but a
play and a passing delight; and the life in the hereafter is
by far the better for all who are conscious of Allah
(YATTAQUUN) Will you not, then, use your reason? ”
(Qur’an: An’am: 6: 32)


“O you who have attained to faith! Respond to the call of
Allah and the Messenger whenever he calls you unto that
which will give you life; and know that Allah intervenes
between man and [the desires of] his heart, and that unto
Him you shall be gathered.”
(Qur’an: Anfal: 8: 24)

“And recite to them, [O Muhammad], the news of him
to whom we gave [knowledge of] Our signs, but he
detached himself from them; so Satan pursued him, and
he became of the deviators.”
(Qur’an: A’raf: 7: 175 )


“And if We had willed, we could have elevated him
thereby, but he adhered [instead] to the earth and
followed his own desire. So his example is like that of
the dog: if you chase him, he pants, or if you leave him,
he [still] pants. That is the example of the people who
denied Our signs. So relate the stories that perhaps they
will give thought.”
(Qur’an: A’raf: 7: 176 )


“And keep yourself patient [by being] with those who
call upon their Lord in the morning and the evening,
seeking His countenance. And let not your eyes pass
beyond them, desiring adornments of the worldly life,
and do not obey one whose heart We have made
heedless of Our remembrance and who follows his
desire (HAWA’) and whose affair is ever [in] neglect.”
(Qur’an: Kahfi: 18: 28)


The Arab (Bedouins) say, "We have believed
(AA-MAN-NA)." Say, "You have not [yet]
believed; but say [instead], 'We have submitted
(AS-LAM-NA),' for faith has not yet entered
your hearts. And if you obey Allah and His
Messenger, He will not deprive you from your
deeds of anything. Indeed, Allah is Forgiving
and Merciful.“
(Qur’an: Hujurat: 49: 14 )


TASAWWUR ISLAM

LEVELS OF ATTAINMENT
TOWARDS STATE OF MUTTAQEEN
TAQWA God-consciousness or Piety

MUKHLISWEEN
Sincerity
MUHSEEN
Best or righteous conduct

MU’MEEN
Believer
‘ILM – ‘AMAL - MUJAAHADAH
MUSLIM JAAHIL SHIRK ZOLEEM KADZIB ITHM
FAASAD NIFAAQ

Submission
KUFUR-NI’MAH GHAFLAH MUJREEM ISRAAF … ETCETRA

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”As for those who (JAA-HADU) strive in Us, We
surely guide them to Our paths (SUBUU-LANA), and
lo! Allah is with the good (MUH-SINEEN)”
(Qur’an: Ankabut: 29: 69)


And they will say: "All praise is due to Allah, who has guided
us unto this; for we would certainly not have found the right
path unless Allah had guided us! Indeed, our Sustainer's
Messengers have told us the truth!“
(Qur’an: A’-raf: 7: 43)

TO BE CONTINUED


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