7 Stages of the Self 3rd Stage The Inspired Self (Nafs Al Mulhamah) Its attributes are generosity, acceptance, knowledge, modesty, patience, gentleness, and the capacity to withstand pain, to forgive people, to encourage people into concordance, and to witness that Allah has everything in His grasp. So an-nafs al-mulhama has no objection to any of Allahs creation. Also among the qualities in this stage are yearning, weeping, restlessness, more time in seclusion, being constantly under the turning of contraction and expansion, the absence of fear and hope, the love of beautiful sounds, the love of dhikr, joy with Allah, and speaking with wisdom, gnosis, and witnessing. These are the descriptions of the nafs al-mulhama. It is called this because Allah inspired it to know its weak and strong sides, to know what is good for it and what is harmful to it. At this level the self is inspired with the early stages of love for good wholesome deeds (Amal Saleh), and for the Quran and Traditions of the Prophet. It is also inspired with love of remembrance (dhikr) and to seeking forgiveness (Istighfar) and to correcting its intentions (Niyyah) and renewing its repentance (Tawbah). This is the last level of danger for the self for it is still vulnerable to descending to the lower stages of Blame and Commanding. Saliks (spiritual travelers) at this stage if on the right track, would be same in their inwards and outwards, between their actions and intentions, if not, if there is any sign of imbalance, it means theyre vulnerable to downfall. At this stage, it’s recommended to be under the guidance of a true spiritual teacher and to be in the company of good and spiritual people. “And a nafs and Him who gave order to it and inspired it with a sense of what is wrong for it and what is right for it.” (Quran 91:8) (Compiled)
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