Part 1(a): The 3 Components of Man- Heart Therapy

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The Components of Man (al-Insan)

Allah (SWT) created man in three components:

1. Ruh (Soul): The noblest of these is the Ruh (soul). The ruh is from the matters of al ghayb (the unseen), the reality of which none has knowledge of except Allah (SWT). Allah says:

   And they ask you (O Muhammad SAW) concerning the Rûh (the Spirit); Say: “The Rûh (the Spirit): is one of the things, the knowledge of which is only with my Lord. And of knowledge, you (mankind) have been given only a little.” (17:85)

   Ruh is the greatest component of man. It helps towards reaching the highest levels in Jannah.

2. ‘Aql (Intellect): The ‘aql is that by which Allah (SWT) distinguished mankind from other animals.
3. Badan (Body): The badan is created from clay.

   (Allâh) said: “What prevented you (O Iblîs) that you did not prostrate yourself, when I commanded you?” Iblîs said: “I am better than him (Adam), You created me from fire, and him You created from clay.” (7:12)

These three components are joined together to form insan (man)

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