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May 2017
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Episode 1 | Nafs

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It is said, "Whoever knows themselves will know their Lord." Part of spiritual refinement is to understand the nafs, which is the greatest barrier between you and the Divine. In this episode, you will learn: • The honor of the soul (Arabic: rūḥ) • What the nafs is • The degrees of the soul • The path of spiritual refinement Recommended Links: • "Marvels of ... Show More
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