Yaqeen Podcast Training Your Nafs in Sha'ban | Lecture by Dr. Omar Suleiman
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Jan 16, 2026 
Dr. Omar Suleiman, a renowned scholar and Imam, delves into the critical month of Sha’ban as a preparatory phase for Ramadan. He emphasizes the importance of training the nafs, or lower self, to build discipline and resist temptations. By recounting personal and historical struggles, he illustrates the significance of self-control. Dr. Suleiman provides practical examples of opposing one's desires and underscores the role of spiritual conditioning in achieving success during Ramadan.
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Umar's Humble Self-Check
- Umar gathered the people and humbly reminded them of his origins to check his ego.
- He said, 'My nafs spoke to me,' and he wanted to put it back in its place.
The Nafs Is Balanced By Design
- The Quran frames the nafs as balanced with both restraint and craving.
- Success belongs to those who purify the nafs and failure to those who corrupt it.
Love Of Dunya Undermines Strength
- Loving the world and hating death weakens individuals and nations.
- Preference for dunya causes collective vulnerability and spiritual decay.
