Qutb

Symbol of spiritual and moral guidance, representing the pivot or axis around which one's life revolves.

The name "Qutb" comes from the Arabic word "qutubah," meaning "axis" or "pivot" in English. Historically, this title was given to the most significant and influential Sufi scholars and leaders, and later to prominent Muslim scholars or scholars of any faith, who guided their communities towards moral excellence and spiritual growth. The term "Qutb" was widely used during the medieval period to denote the spiritual guides or the moral beacons of the Islamic intellectual and social milieu. Their contributions reverberated far beyond the geographical boundaries of their immediate societies, inspiring numerous generations and leaving a profound impact on the Islamic intellectual tradition and beyond.