AMMAARAH
In this stage the nafs is overwhelming in the desire of evil and it experiences no regret for its evil commissions and omissions. This lowly stage is also termed Hawaa-e-Nafs.
LAWWAA'MAH
In this stage the nafs suffers remorse and regret when afflicted by evil desires.
MUT'MAINNAH
In this stage the nafs is overwhelmingly in the desire of virtue.