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Mar 2025
16m 40s

E115: Mastering The Self, Focus in Praye...

Mahmoud Ansari
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The Ramadan special: Fly Me to the Moon with Sheikh Suhaib Webb he discusses the concept of the self (nafs) in Islam and its significance. The conversation covers how acts like prayer and fasting help in taming the 'wild beast' of the self, and practical tips on achieving focus and reverence (khushu') in prayer.Support US @ ⁠⁠[https://www.patreon.com/ansaripodcast](https://www.patreon.com/ansaripodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink)Chapters:

00:00 What is the Self? Self Vs. Soul

05:51 Taming the Nafs "Self"

06:27 The Key

11:17 Focus

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