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1. Nafs

   Nafs (نَفْس) is an Arabic word occurring in the Quran, literally meaning "self", and has been translated as "psyche", "ego" or "soul". The term is cognate with the Hebrew word nephesh, נֶפֶשׁ. In the Quran, the word nafs is used in both the individualistic (verse 2:48) and collective sense (verse 4:1), indicating that although humanity is united in possessing the positive qualities of a nafs, they are individually responsible for exercising the agencies of the "free will" that it provides them. Much of the popular literature on nafs, however, is focused on the Sufi conceptions of the term located within the sadr (the chest). According to the Sufi philosophies, the nafs in its unrefined state is "the ego", which they consider to be the lowest dimension of a person's inward existence — his animal and satanic nature. Nafs is an important concept in the Islamic tradition, especially within Sufism and the discipline of gnosis (irfan) in Shia Islam.

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1. nafs

   In Islamic spirituality, the term "nafs" refers to the individual's inner self or soul. It is often associated with one's ego, desires, and psychological inclinations. The nafs represents the internal struggle between a person's lower, materialistic desires and their higher, spiritual aspirations. It is believed that controlling and purifying the nafs is essential for spiritual growth and achieving a closer connection with God.

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1. Nafs

   Nafs is an Arabic word which occurs in the Qur'an and means self, psyche, ego or soul. In its unrefined state, "the ego is the lowest dimension of man's inward existence, his animal and satanic nature." Nafs is an important concept in the Islamic tradition, especially within Sufism and the discipline of gnosis in Shia Islam. Tradition states it is a little black spot on the area where the person's heart is and it is mentioned in the hadith that Muhammad had this spot removed.

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1. NAFS

   What does NAFS stand for? -- Explore the various meanings for the NAFS acronym on the Abbreviations.com website.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of nafs in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of nafs in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

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