The Nafs

The Nafs :
Lessons from Prophet Yusuf & Zulaykha,
*Small Paperback - 107 pages,
by Habib 'Ali al-Jifri,
Transl. by Rashad Jameer,
Published by Wasila Press.

Back in Stock May 2026

Description : 

This small book provides lessons from the Qur'anic story of Prophet Yusuf (عليه السلام) and Zulaykha (The Minister's wife) and discusses the different aspects of the Nafs (ego). 

Table of Contents : 

---Translators Preface,
---Biography of Habib Ali al-Jifri.

The Nafs - Lessons :
------The scholars differred over the interpretation,
------The Turmoil in Understanding Sacred Texts,
------The Beginning of the Story.

---Reflection One:

---Reflection Two,
------On Desire (Hawa),
------Distinction (tamyiz) is a test,
------Example from the Story of Prophet Adam, alayhi salam,
------The example of Iblis,
------The Mother of all Sicknessess,
------Definitions,
------The arrogance of saying 'me' (ana),
------The Story of Yusuf and Zulaykha.

---Reflection Three,
------Infants Who Spoke in the Cradle,

---Reflection Four,
------A Subtle Point on the Nafs,
------Prophet Yusuf in Prison,
------The Danger of Lying about Dreams.

---Reflection Five,
------First Interpretation: Yusuf's Statement,
------Second Interpretation: Zulekha's Statement,
------Reaping the Fruit,
------Surah Yusuf: Fruit for the People of Paradise,
------Actionable Items,
------Du'a (Supplication).

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*Dimensions : 15.5 x 10.5cm (approx).