There are 7 (seven) levels of Spiritual Development and their characteristics:
1.NAFS AMMARA – Self which Incites Evil (Al-Quran 12:53) – Stinginess, greediness, proud, demanding luxury, demanding fame, hatred, revenge, neglect
2.NAFS LAWWAMA – Self Admonishing (Al-Quran 75:2) – Regret, guilt, self-criticism, proud of their good deeds.
3.NAFS MULHAMA – Inspired Self (Al-Quran 90:-7-8) – Selfless (not in love with dunia), being grateful with all belongings, knowledgable, repentance, patience towards troubles
4.NAFS MUTHMAINNA- Tranquil Self (Al-Quran 89:27)- Generous, Trust in Allah, Tranquil, Thankful, Resign to Allah’s Will (Rida), true tawakal, true taqwa
5.NAFS RADIYYA – Contented Self (Al-Quran 89:28) – Zahid, ikhlas, warak, Leave actions which are not useful,
6.NAFS MARDIYYA – Approved Self (Al-Quran 89:28)- Good Akhlaq like prophets, mix well with community, rida, continuous tafakur / contemplation of Allah
7.NAFS KAMIL – Perfect Self Constant remembrance of Allah in heart, tongue & action, Highest pinnacle of human development eg Prophets, Messengers, top notch Wali
Each of the 7 levels are linked to the practices of Tariqa Muhammadiah Ahmadiah (TMA) known as TMA LEADERSHIP MODEL
| PRACTICES | 1. SELF INCITE EVIL | 2. SELF ADMONISHING | 3. INSPIRED SELF | 4. TRANQUIL SELF | 5. CONTENTED SELF | 6. APPROVED SELF | 7. PERFECT SELF |
| 1. AL-QURAN | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 2. RECITATION OF ĤADĪTH & NO MADHHAB | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 3. ESSENCE OF TRANQUIL LIVING | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 4. FOUNDATIONAL ROCKS OF LIFE | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 5. DIVINE BREATH | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 6. FREE FROM FIRE (70K SPECIAL TAHLIL) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| 7. SPIRITUAL GYM & KNOWLEDGE OF CREATION | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| 8. FORTRESS & CHEMISTRY OF SUCCESSFUL LEADERS | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |||
| 9. SWORD & SHIELD | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||||
| 10. PROPHET’S ESOTERIC WISDOM | ✔ | ✔ | |||||
| 11. CONSTANT DHIKR | ✔ |
IMPORTANT NOTE: DURATION OF PRACTICES IE NON-OBLIGATORY / VOLUNTARY (NAWAFIL/SUNNAH) SHOULD NOT BE MORE THAN 100 MINUTES DAILY.