Abstract
This paper presents to readers the teachings of Islam concerning the concept of al- Ruh (Soul), basing the proofs from the Quran and prophetic traditions. It focuses on explaining what the term implies in both Islam and Arabic language. Divergent of opinions between Scholars concerning the difference between al-Nafs and al-Ruh have been also highlighted in which the correct opinion with proofs has been identified. The paper stated the view proponed by some sects within the Islamic religion on pre-existence of the Soul only to nullify it, affirming al-Ruh to be a created extremely light ethereal-sort body, which perishes not with the perishing of the physical body. The convincing information given by the Quran and the prophetic traditions will reiterate the importance, relevance as well as the reliability of religious teachings, as the only source of knowing reliable information on metaphysical issues.
KEY WORDS: Islam, Soul, Body, Greek philosophy, al-Ruh, al-Nafs.