Purification of the Soul by the Isnad Academy
The term 'self-development' has become become an entire genre of literature and learning in the modern world. The concept of self-development however, is not solely a western one as thought by many. 'Self-development' may be translated, literally, as 'Tazkiya al-Nafs' or 'Purification of the Soul' and is an intrinsic part of Islam. In Islam, this discipline is often clouded by mysticism and suspicion which has, unfortunately led many to abandon, not only the negative aspects thereof, but the entire discipline. Allah has linked ultimate worldly and other-worldly success directly to the 'purification of the soul' in the Qur'an and we find the same level of importance attached to it in the Sunnah. In this course, we explore 'Islamic Self Development' or 'Tazkiya al-Nafs' in detail, from the diseases of the heart to the plots of shaytan and the concept of Tazkiya from the authentic and classical sources of Islam, to equip you with knowledge on how to cure and perfect them. Based on years of experience, this course contains the information to facilitate a profound transformation-journey based upon the prophetic model. Taking this journey as a preparation for Ramadan could potentially unlock the best Ramadan-experience of your life.
Truly in the body there is a morsel of flesh, which, if it be whole, all the body is whole, and which, if it is diseased, all of [the body] is diseased. Truly, it is the heart.” [Bukhari & Muslim]
What you will learn:
• How to appreciate your spiritual side
• How to recognize the diseases of the heart
• Learn their causes and their cures
• Purifying your intentions for actions
• Anger management
• Controlling the tongue
• Increasing the quality of your relationship with Allah and people
