Where does “nafs” come from?
nafs (English) comes from Arabic نَفْس — self, soul, living being; a soul, a life.
nafs (English): The self; the psyche, ego or soul
Definitions
- The self; the psyche, ego or soul
Ancestry of “nafs”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arabic | نَفْس | self, soul, living being; a soul, a life |