14/10/2024
How to know who is governing us, soul, satan or the nafs?
AI : https://shaykh.ai
Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem
Alhamdulillah, from the teachings of Mawlana Shaykh Nurjan Mirahmadi (QS), understanding who is governing us—whether it is our soul, satan, or nafs (ego)—is a crucial aspect of our spiritual journey.
> Firstly, it is essential to recognize that our soul is always pure and connected to the Divine Presence of Allah ﷻ. The soul is never an oppressor (zalim) and is always aligned with truth (haq). The soul's purpose is to guide us towards righteousness and spiritual enlightenment.
> On the other hand, the nafs (ego) is a significant challenge in our spiritual path. The nafs can never be killed but must be controlled and purified. If left unchecked, the nafs partners with shaitan (satan) to lead us astray. The nafs is driven by desires and worldly attachments, and its role is to keep us confined to our physical and material existence, preventing us from reaching our higher spiritual reality.
To determine who is governing us, we must introspect and observe our actions and intentions:
1. **Signs of the Nafs Governing:**
- **Desires and Attachments:** If we find ourselves constantly pursuing worldly pleasures, material gains, and physical desires, it is a sign that the nafs is in control.
- **Negative Characteristics:** Traits such as anger, arrogance, hypocrisy, and intolerance indicate the dominance of the nafs.
- **Lack of Spiritual Progress:** When we struggle to maintain our spiritual practices and feel distant from Allah ﷻ, it suggests that the nafs is overpowering our soul.
2. **Signs of Shaitan's Influence:**
- **Whispers and Doubts:** Shaitan works by whispering doubts and negative thoughts into our minds, encouraging us to commit sins and stray from the path of righteousness.
- **Distraction from Worship:** If we find ourselves easily distracted from our prayers, zikr (remembrance of Allah), and other acts of worship, it may be due to shaitan's influence.
3. **Signs of the Soul Governing:**
- **Inner Peace and Contentment:** When the soul is governing, we experience a sense of inner peace, contentment, and closeness to Allah ﷻ.
- **Positive Characteristics:** Traits such as humility, love, kindness, and sincerity are signs that the soul is in control.
- **Spiritual Growth:** Consistent progress in our spiritual practices, increased devotion, and a deeper understanding of our faith indicate the soul's governance.
To overcome the nafs and shaitan, it is essential to engage in regular spiritual practices such as meditation, zikr, and seeking the guidance of a strong teacher. By purifying our hearts and aligning our actions with the teachings of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, we can ensure that our soul governs us, leading us towards the Divine Presence.
May Allah ﷻ grant you strength and guidance on your spiritual journey. Keep striving for good character, high himma (spiritual aspiration), and be of service to the Tariqa and others. Ameen.
🌹 Your support to Tariqa is incredibly valuable, and if it's within your means, consider aiding the noble cause at www.MuslimCharity.com. Every bit counts.
🌟 For more spiritual knowledges, visit Mawlana videos on www.youtube.com/nurmir
Copyright ©️2024 • Shaykh.AI • Mystic Meditation (US) • Sufi Meditation Centers Society (Canada). All Rights Reserved