Discipline of the Self

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Adab Al-Nafs

by Shaykh Al-Hakeem Al-Tirmidhi

Why do we struggle against our own impulses? How does desire obscure the heart? What does it mean to truly trust Allah? Why do we keep relapsing?

In Discipline of the Self, the renowned early Muslim sage al-Hakim al-Tirmidhi offers a compelling guide to the greatest battle a person will ever face: the battle within. Exploring the nature of one’s lower self - the nafs, the power of desire, the reality of certainty (yaqeen), and the path of sincere striving, this book reveals how inner transformation becomes the key to spiritual freedom. Rich with vivid parables and practical wisdom, it is a timeless companion for anyone seeking a deeper relationship with Allah and a greater understanding of themselves.

Extracts from this book

Disciplining the Self

Al-Hakeem al-Tirmidhi on disciplining the self through the parable of the falcon, tamed from wild wariness into settled trust in its keeper.

Disciplining the Self

Al-Hakeem al-Tirmidhi's parable of the wild steed: how patient, deliberate training disciplines the self until it carries its rider through trial and commotion without fear.