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Course

What Is Islamic psychology — nafs and spiritual wellbeing?: Get a clear, direct answer to what Islamic psychology actually is and how nafs—often mistranslated as 'ego'—functions as a real psychological phenomenon. You'll leave with a working definition that connects ancient wisdom to your own experience.

Discover how nafs shapes your psychology and spiritual growth. Learn Islamic psychology's core insights and transform ancient wisdom into practical self-kn

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Concepts in this course
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Abhyasa: Sustained Practice for Nafs Refinement
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Chitta Vritti and Nafs Modification
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Dhyana and Muraqaba: Sustained Remembrance Practice
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Ishvara Pranidhana: Surrender and Divine Orientation
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Kleshas: The Five Afflictions Obscuring Nafs Truth
AI prompts in this course
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A Hard Question About Islamic psychology — nafs and spiritual wellbeing
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What Would You Tell Someone Just Starting with Islamic psychology — nafs and spiritual wellbeing?
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What's Holding You Back with Islamic psychology — nafs and spiritual wellbeing?
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Islamic psychology — nafs and spiritual wellbeing and the Choices You're Making
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What Do You Actually Want with Islamic psychology — nafs and spiritual wellbeing?
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Mental Health
Patan guides you through this course personally — adapting to your situation, not a script.