Purify Your Nafs Poem by Mohammad Younus

Purify your nafs of delusion and rebellion,
O seeker, by means of the word of Allah;
La Illaha Illa Hu (there is no deity but He) !

The nafs then becomes a Mussalman...
...united through submission to the One;
Does not ask to do evil deeds;
Becomes contented and pure;
And asks you to perform righteous deeds!

If the nafs stays with the Word of Allah...
...the creator and sustainer of the universe,
All its rebellion against Allah will be quelled...
...within the twinkling of an eye!

The seer who fills the cups of his eyes...
...with the celestial Melodies,
Will remain constantly connected to Allah...
...through pure love, devotion; and submission;
How can he die in ignoble separation?
He drinks the water of life!

The Creator manages without any partner...
...yourself and all the universe....
through His command of Be, in perfect harmony;
Melody of his word is the essence of all the things,
And through the perfect man is His Word expressed!

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