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Is history just a record of what happened? Or does it carry deeper meaning?
Modern thought treats history as neutral “facts.” Islam sees history as signs of God, pointing toward unity and destiny.
Here’s an exploration into the Islamic view of history, inspired from this book👇
Modern thought treats history as neutral “facts.” Islam sees history as signs of God, pointing toward unity and destiny.
Here’s an exploration into the Islamic view of history, inspired from this book👇
August 28, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Is history just a record of what happened? Or does it carry deeper meaning?
Modern thought treats history as neutral “facts.” Islam sees history as signs of God, pointing toward unity and destiny.
Here’s an exploration into the Islamic view of history, inspired from this book👇
Modern thought treats history as neutral “facts.” Islam sees history as signs of God, pointing toward unity and destiny.
Here’s an exploration into the Islamic view of history, inspired from this book👇
Unity Behind the Names
Even though there are many Names, they all refer back to one Essence.
Like waves on the ocean—different shapes, one water.
This is tawḥīd: to see One through the Many.
Even though there are many Names, they all refer back to one Essence.
Like waves on the ocean—different shapes, one water.
This is tawḥīd: to see One through the Many.
May 10, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Unity Behind the Names
Even though there are many Names, they all refer back to one Essence.
Like waves on the ocean—different shapes, one water.
This is tawḥīd: to see One through the Many.
Even though there are many Names, they all refer back to one Essence.
Like waves on the ocean—different shapes, one water.
This is tawḥīd: to see One through the Many.
The World Mirrors the Names
Each thing in creation receives its being from a specific Name.
That’s why no two beings are exactly alike.
Creation is diversity—because the Names are many.
Each thing in creation receives its being from a specific Name.
That’s why no two beings are exactly alike.
Creation is diversity—because the Names are many.
May 10, 2025 at 7:30 AM
The World Mirrors the Names
Each thing in creation receives its being from a specific Name.
That’s why no two beings are exactly alike.
Creation is diversity—because the Names are many.
Each thing in creation receives its being from a specific Name.
That’s why no two beings are exactly alike.
Creation is diversity—because the Names are many.
Every Event Is a Manifestation
Rain doesn’t “just happen.”
It’s a manifestation of the Name al-Raḥmān (the Merciful).
A new insight? The Name al-Ḥakīm (the Wise).
Nothing exists except as a trace of a Name.
Rain doesn’t “just happen.”
It’s a manifestation of the Name al-Raḥmān (the Merciful).
A new insight? The Name al-Ḥakīm (the Wise).
Nothing exists except as a trace of a Name.
May 10, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Every Event Is a Manifestation
Rain doesn’t “just happen.”
It’s a manifestation of the Name al-Raḥmān (the Merciful).
A new insight? The Name al-Ḥakīm (the Wise).
Nothing exists except as a trace of a Name.
Rain doesn’t “just happen.”
It’s a manifestation of the Name al-Raḥmān (the Merciful).
A new insight? The Name al-Ḥakīm (the Wise).
Nothing exists except as a trace of a Name.
Why do we call God "the Merciful," "the Just," or "the Creator"?
Does God change?
Or do these Names reflect something deeper?
For Mullā Ṣadrā, the Divine Names are not just titles.
They are the very way we come to know the Unknowable.
Let's explore:
Does God change?
Or do these Names reflect something deeper?
For Mullā Ṣadrā, the Divine Names are not just titles.
They are the very way we come to know the Unknowable.
Let's explore:
May 10, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Why do we call God "the Merciful," "the Just," or "the Creator"?
Does God change?
Or do these Names reflect something deeper?
For Mullā Ṣadrā, the Divine Names are not just titles.
They are the very way we come to know the Unknowable.
Let's explore:
Does God change?
Or do these Names reflect something deeper?
For Mullā Ṣadrā, the Divine Names are not just titles.
They are the very way we come to know the Unknowable.
Let's explore:
3. Interpreters Stand at Different Stations
Some see the surface meanings. Others see inner truths.
Just like a mountain looks different from the base, the slope, and the peak— Commentators reflect where they stand in their spiritual ascent.
Some see the surface meanings. Others see inner truths.
Just like a mountain looks different from the base, the slope, and the peak— Commentators reflect where they stand in their spiritual ascent.
May 8, 2025 at 12:19 PM
3. Interpreters Stand at Different Stations
Some see the surface meanings. Others see inner truths.
Just like a mountain looks different from the base, the slope, and the peak— Commentators reflect where they stand in their spiritual ascent.
Some see the surface meanings. Others see inner truths.
Just like a mountain looks different from the base, the slope, and the peak— Commentators reflect where they stand in their spiritual ascent.
Why do people read the same verse of the Qurʾān…
...and come away with completely different meanings?
Is someone wrong?
Or is something deeper happening?
Islamic sages didn’t see contradiction.
They saw descent.
Here are 5 insights:
...and come away with completely different meanings?
Is someone wrong?
Or is something deeper happening?
Islamic sages didn’t see contradiction.
They saw descent.
Here are 5 insights:
May 8, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Why do people read the same verse of the Qurʾān…
...and come away with completely different meanings?
Is someone wrong?
Or is something deeper happening?
Islamic sages didn’t see contradiction.
They saw descent.
Here are 5 insights:
...and come away with completely different meanings?
Is someone wrong?
Or is something deeper happening?
Islamic sages didn’t see contradiction.
They saw descent.
Here are 5 insights:
AI is revolutionizing knowledge.
It can explain philosophy, summarize books, answer complex questions.
But can it guide the soul?
Spiritual advice isn’t just information—it’s transformation.
Let’s explore this through the teachings of 12th Century Scholar ʿAyn al-Quḍāt. 👇
It can explain philosophy, summarize books, answer complex questions.
But can it guide the soul?
Spiritual advice isn’t just information—it’s transformation.
Let’s explore this through the teachings of 12th Century Scholar ʿAyn al-Quḍāt. 👇
March 19, 2025 at 2:30 AM
AI is revolutionizing knowledge.
It can explain philosophy, summarize books, answer complex questions.
But can it guide the soul?
Spiritual advice isn’t just information—it’s transformation.
Let’s explore this through the teachings of 12th Century Scholar ʿAyn al-Quḍāt. 👇
It can explain philosophy, summarize books, answer complex questions.
But can it guide the soul?
Spiritual advice isn’t just information—it’s transformation.
Let’s explore this through the teachings of 12th Century Scholar ʿAyn al-Quḍāt. 👇
What makes someone a true spiritual authority?
Is it years of study, legal training, or something deeper?
Ayn al-Quḍāt’s life challenges conventional ideas of religious authority. 👇
Is it years of study, legal training, or something deeper?
Ayn al-Quḍāt’s life challenges conventional ideas of religious authority. 👇
March 18, 2025 at 2:30 AM
What makes someone a true spiritual authority?
Is it years of study, legal training, or something deeper?
Ayn al-Quḍāt’s life challenges conventional ideas of religious authority. 👇
Is it years of study, legal training, or something deeper?
Ayn al-Quḍāt’s life challenges conventional ideas of religious authority. 👇
Can you describe the taste of honey to someone who has never had it?
You can try—but words will never be enough.
That’s the difference between intellectual knowledge and tasting (dhawq).
12 Century Scholar ʿAyn al-Quḍāt learned this lesson the hard way. 🧵👇
You can try—but words will never be enough.
That’s the difference between intellectual knowledge and tasting (dhawq).
12 Century Scholar ʿAyn al-Quḍāt learned this lesson the hard way. 🧵👇
March 17, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Can you describe the taste of honey to someone who has never had it?
You can try—but words will never be enough.
That’s the difference between intellectual knowledge and tasting (dhawq).
12 Century Scholar ʿAyn al-Quḍāt learned this lesson the hard way. 🧵👇
You can try—but words will never be enough.
That’s the difference between intellectual knowledge and tasting (dhawq).
12 Century Scholar ʿAyn al-Quḍāt learned this lesson the hard way. 🧵👇
12th century scholar Ayn al-Quḍāt mastered law, philosophy, poetry, and even mathematics.
But at one point, he realized something unsettling: No amount of effort or study could bring him to true wisdom.
Here's what he learned. 🧵
But at one point, he realized something unsettling: No amount of effort or study could bring him to true wisdom.
Here's what he learned. 🧵
March 16, 2025 at 2:34 AM
12th century scholar Ayn al-Quḍāt mastered law, philosophy, poetry, and even mathematics.
But at one point, he realized something unsettling: No amount of effort or study could bring him to true wisdom.
Here's what he learned. 🧵
But at one point, he realized something unsettling: No amount of effort or study could bring him to true wisdom.
Here's what he learned. 🧵
For a long time, I thought knowledge was about memorizing facts.
The more facts I knew, the more knowledgeable I was.
Or so I believed.
But then I realized—just because I know something doesn’t mean I understand it.
That’s when I learned about two kinds of knowledge. 👇
The more facts I knew, the more knowledgeable I was.
Or so I believed.
But then I realized—just because I know something doesn’t mean I understand it.
That’s when I learned about two kinds of knowledge. 👇
February 20, 2025 at 1:10 AM
For a long time, I thought knowledge was about memorizing facts.
The more facts I knew, the more knowledgeable I was.
Or so I believed.
But then I realized—just because I know something doesn’t mean I understand it.
That’s when I learned about two kinds of knowledge. 👇
The more facts I knew, the more knowledgeable I was.
Or so I believed.
But then I realized—just because I know something doesn’t mean I understand it.
That’s when I learned about two kinds of knowledge. 👇
Most people see repentance (tawba) as a sign of weakness—an admission of failure.
But in Sufism, repentance isn’t just about avoiding sin.
It’s about spiritual intelligence.
Here’s why the wisest people repent the most. 🧵👇
But in Sufism, repentance isn’t just about avoiding sin.
It’s about spiritual intelligence.
Here’s why the wisest people repent the most. 🧵👇
February 1, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Most people see repentance (tawba) as a sign of weakness—an admission of failure.
But in Sufism, repentance isn’t just about avoiding sin.
It’s about spiritual intelligence.
Here’s why the wisest people repent the most. 🧵👇
But in Sufism, repentance isn’t just about avoiding sin.
It’s about spiritual intelligence.
Here’s why the wisest people repent the most. 🧵👇
I used to think renunciation (zuhd) means giving up wealth and worldly pleasures.
However, early Sufis like al-Muḥāsibī and al-Sarrāj taught something deeper.
True renunciation isn't just rejecting the world—it’s realizing it's an illusion. A thread:🧵👇
However, early Sufis like al-Muḥāsibī and al-Sarrāj taught something deeper.
True renunciation isn't just rejecting the world—it’s realizing it's an illusion. A thread:🧵👇
January 31, 2025 at 12:59 AM
I used to think renunciation (zuhd) means giving up wealth and worldly pleasures.
However, early Sufis like al-Muḥāsibī and al-Sarrāj taught something deeper.
True renunciation isn't just rejecting the world—it’s realizing it's an illusion. A thread:🧵👇
However, early Sufis like al-Muḥāsibī and al-Sarrāj taught something deeper.
True renunciation isn't just rejecting the world—it’s realizing it's an illusion. A thread:🧵👇
1000 years ago, Islamic philosopher Miskawayh explored: how can humans perfect their character?
His answer used Greek philosophy with Islamic wisdom to create a practical science of virtue.
Here's his map to becoming virtuous:
His answer used Greek philosophy with Islamic wisdom to create a practical science of virtue.
Here's his map to becoming virtuous:
January 27, 2025 at 12:08 PM
1000 years ago, Islamic philosopher Miskawayh explored: how can humans perfect their character?
His answer used Greek philosophy with Islamic wisdom to create a practical science of virtue.
Here's his map to becoming virtuous:
His answer used Greek philosophy with Islamic wisdom to create a practical science of virtue.
Here's his map to becoming virtuous:
Modern science tells us only complex organisms are conscious.
But what if consciousness pervades everything?
The 13th century Sufi mystic Ibn 'Arabi had the view: every atom, stone, and particle is alive and aware.
Let's explore:
But what if consciousness pervades everything?
The 13th century Sufi mystic Ibn 'Arabi had the view: every atom, stone, and particle is alive and aware.
Let's explore:
January 16, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Modern science tells us only complex organisms are conscious.
But what if consciousness pervades everything?
The 13th century Sufi mystic Ibn 'Arabi had the view: every atom, stone, and particle is alive and aware.
Let's explore:
But what if consciousness pervades everything?
The 13th century Sufi mystic Ibn 'Arabi had the view: every atom, stone, and particle is alive and aware.
Let's explore:
