A natural inclination toward mercy and service to others.
A deep-seated peace regardless of external gain or loss. Purification of the Heart
The root of many evils, where one views themselves as superior to others or independent of the Creator. A natural inclination toward mercy and service to others
One must first identify the diseases. Just as a doctor cannot treat an unknown illness, a person must study the states of the soul to recognize their own faults. Purification of the Heart
Purification is a lifelong "Greater Jihad"—an internal struggle requiring three primary stages:
Resenting the blessings of others, which leads to internal bitterness and social friction.