Qutub
Axis
Qutub is an Arabic name meaning 'axis', 'pivot', or 'pole'. In Sufism, it denotes a spiritual leader or saint considered the 'axis' of the spiritual universe, around whom the world's spiritual affairs revolve. It signifies a person of immense spiritual stature, a guide and a beacon of divine wisdom. The name is also associated with the Qutb Minar in Delhi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Related names include Qutbuddin, meaning 'axis of the religion'.
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Qutub
Qutub is an Arabic name meaning 'axis', 'pivot', or 'pole'. In Sufism, it denotes a spiritual leader or saint considered the 'axis' of the spiritual universe, around whom the world's spiritual affairs revolve. It signifies a person of immense spiritual stature, a guide and a beacon of divine wisdom. The name is also associated with the Qutb Minar in Delhi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Related names include Qutbuddin, meaning 'axis of the religion'.
قطب
قطب عربی نام ہے جس کا مطلب ہے 'قطب ستارہ'، 'سردار'، یا 'راہنما' ہے۔ تصوف میں یہ ایک روحانی رہنما یا ولی کو کہتے ہیں جسے روحانی کائنات کا 'محور' سمجھا جاتا ہے۔ یہ نام دہلی کے قطب مینار سے بھی منسلک ہے۔
قُطْب
قطب اسم عربي يعني 'المحور' أو 'القطب'. في التصوف، يشير إلى الولي أو الشيخ الذي يعتبر 'محور' الكون الروحي. يحمل الاسم دلالات القيادة الروحية والمركزية والحكمة الإلهية.
Islamic Scholarship
Egyptian author, educator, and Islamic theorist (1906-1966), a leading member of the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood. His writings, particularly 'Milestones', have significantly influenced contemporary Islamic political thought.
Sufi Saint
Renowned Sufi saint and scholar of the Chishti Order in India (1173-1235). His teachings emphasized love, compassion, and service to humanity, leaving a lasting legacy of spiritual guidance.
Era: 1150-1210 CE
Founder of the Delhi Sultanate and the Mamluk dynasty in India, after whom the Qutb Minar is named.
Qutub is a permissible name with deep spiritual significance in Islamic mysticism.
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