The obstacles that hinder the spiritual path

In her third chronicle, Lyess Chacal deals with the question of the soul and the traps which she can tend to human beings. He explains that man must be vigilant and know how to discern if his thoughts and desires really come from him or if they are influenced by other factors. This reflection can sometimes seem complex, but it is essential to understand how our soul interacts with the world and with the illusions it generates. Writer and author of several inspiring works, he is also a founder and director of Oryms editions, as well as doctor of Paris IV Sorbonne University.

Chronicle report

The dangerous trio: soul, world and sheitan

The speaker highlights Three major forces who influence human beings:

1. NAFs (ego/soul)which is often brought to Passions and desires.
2. Dounia (the material world)which seduces and diverts from the spiritual path.
3. Sheitan (Satan)who seeks to mislead believers.

He quotes a fundamental Koranic verse which warns against the deception of the world and Satan, emphasizing the role of the word “al-Ghurûr”, which means deception and can designate the devil or life here below.

The vices that hinder the spiritual path

According to Chacal Lyess, the soul can be corrupted by blameworthy characterswhich prevent spiritual elevation. Among the major defectshe quotes:

• Pridewhich pushes to feel superior to others.
• Contemptwhich destroys human relations and mutual respect.
• Angerwhich prevents self -control and alters judgment.
• Excessive desireswhich lead to the debauchery and the oblivion of God.
• Envy and jealousywhich nourish negative feelings.

These weaknesses are all obstacles that prevent the believer from serenely walking towards Allah.

Remedies to purify the soul

Faced with these traps, there are solutions to purify the soul and find a balanced spiritual path. The speaker insists that each believer is different, but certain universal principles must be respected:

1. Attach to the teachings of the Koran and the Sunnah to stay on the right way.
2. Practice introspection, in order to identify your own faults and seek to correct them.
3. Develop humility and benevolence to purify your heart.
4. Dismissance from the Dounia, by adopting a balanced lifestyle and emphasizing spirituality.

He recalls that Islam poses a clear framework, and that it is the guarantor of a peaceful spiritual path.

Constant vigilance in the face of the traps of the soul

In conclusion, Lyess Chacal invites each believer to remain vigilant in the face of the traps of the soul and the illusions of the world. He insists on the importance of understanding that the soul, if it is not controlled and purified, can be a destructive force that keeps us away from Allah. However, thanks to sincere introspection and a balanced practice, it is possible to protect yourself from vices and cultivate an authentic relationship with God.