1. The thought that is from God. The sign of that thought is that it enters the heart spontaneously, and one should not deny that thought.
2. The thought from the heart.
3. The thought from the angel. These two are close to each other. You will know the difference from the situation.
4. The thought from the carnal soul. When the carnal soul desires something and does not get it, it continues to desire it. Conflict appears.
5. The thought from Satan. Satan commands you to commit sin and misleads you.
You experience a nearness to God with the thought that is from God, the heart, or an angel. The carnal soul and Satan avoid nearness. They incline towards worldly vanities and passionate desires. Doubt and deception enter. They are in conflict with God.
Reference~ Teachings of Sufism, Carl Ernst
2. The thought from the heart.
3. The thought from the angel. These two are close to each other. You will know the difference from the situation.
4. The thought from the carnal soul. When the carnal soul desires something and does not get it, it continues to desire it. Conflict appears.
5. The thought from Satan. Satan commands you to commit sin and misleads you.
You experience a nearness to God with the thought that is from God, the heart, or an angel. The carnal soul and Satan avoid nearness. They incline towards worldly vanities and passionate desires. Doubt and deception enter. They are in conflict with God.
Reference~ Teachings of Sufism, Carl Ernst
