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Ali ✏️ Sufi Comics @suficomics.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

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👇

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Ali ✏️ Sufi Comics @suficomics.bsky.social · 10/05/2025

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:

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Ali ✏️ Sufi Comics @suficomics.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

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:

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Ali ✏️ Sufi Comics @suficomics.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

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. 👇

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Ali ✏️ Sufi Comics @suficomics.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

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. 👇

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Ali ✏️ Sufi Comics @suficomics.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

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. 🧵👇

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Ali ✏️ Sufi Comics @suficomics.bsky.social · 16/03/2025

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. 🧵

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Ali ✏️ Sufi Comics @suficomics.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

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. 👇

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Ali ✏️ Sufi Comics @suficomics.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

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. 🧵👇

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Ali ✏️ Sufi Comics @suficomics.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

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:🧵👇

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Ali ✏️ Sufi Comics @suficomics.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

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:

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Ali ✏️ Sufi Comics @suficomics.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

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:

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Ali ✏️ Sufi Comics @suficomics.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

I’m excited to announce that 40 Sufi Comics - Vol 3 is almost ready! Join our @LaunchGood crowdfunding campaign and be part of this community effort. ❤️ Pre-order now for an amazing price + Free Shipping: launchgood.com/suficomics www.youtube.com/watch?v=clh...

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Launching 40 Sufi Comics Vol 3: Discover Spiritual Insights Through Stories

40 Sufi Comics - Volume 3 is almost here! This volume brings together 40 inspiring Sufi stories—each beautifully illustrated, paired with reflections and ver...

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Ali ✏️ Sufi Comics @suficomics.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

A proud merchant sets out to transform lead into gold... ...but what he discovers along the way is far more valuable than riches. Check out this Sufi Comic:

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Ali ✏️ Sufi Comics @suficomics.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Many of us are subtly addicted to control. This Sufi Comic is about the power of letting go.

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Ali ✏️ Sufi Comics @suficomics.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

Who feels most fulfilled? It's those sharing their unique gifts. You don't need to quit your job; just spend an hour weekly on meaningful work. It'll keep your heart alive ❤️ Check out this Sufi Comic on joy in work:

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Ali ✏️ Sufi Comics @suficomics.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

❌Gratitude is not about forcing ourselves to appreciate things. ✅ It's about opening our eyes to the incredible value of everything around us Be grateful to God, for any who is grateful does so to the profit of his own soul (Q 31:12) This Sufi Comic may change your view that everything is a gift

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Ali ✏️ Sufi Comics @suficomics.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

Stop blaming & start living 🌟 Our inner world holds the key to reframing our experiences - and finding peace, even in the face of loss. But changing our perspective isn't about forcing positivity. It's about aligning our understanding with the spiritual insights we've gained. See Sufi Comic:

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Ali ✏️ Sufi Comics @suficomics.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

Knowledge without wisdom can be a double-edged sword ⚔️ • It grants power, but breeds arrogance • It creates wealth, but fuels greed • It offers influence, but tempts manipulation. The seat of wisdom resides not in the mind, but in the heart ❤️

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Ali ✏️ Sufi Comics @suficomics.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

Can we overcome our fears? 😰 Imam Ali said, "When you're afraid to do something, do it anyway. Because the real harm is usually less than what you imagine or fear." This Sufi Comic is about how facing our fears can be a spiritual path to courage:

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Ali ✏️ Sufi Comics @suficomics.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

What is geometry? And why is it used so extensively in Islamic Art? Let's explore. Geometry is not just what we learned in school. There are 4 levels to it. 👇

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Ali ✏️ Sufi Comics @suficomics.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

Islamic Art is not just a means of decoration. It's a way to bring spiritual realities into the world of form. Muslims use Islamic Art to nourish their soul. 👇 Let's see how...

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Ali ✏️ Sufi Comics @suficomics.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

Time spent in contemplation isn't time lost in action. It's time invested in clarity. The deeper your stillness, the more purposeful your movement.

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Ali ✏️ Sufi Comics @suficomics.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

Two people can perform the same ritual: One finds stress and strain. One finds profound peace. The difference? Not the ritual itself, but the quality of presence they bring to it. Your attention determines your experience.

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Ali ✏️ Sufi Comics @suficomics.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

The highest form of intelligence isn't about manipulating the world—it's about understanding your place within it. True wisdom brings harmony, not control.

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