The journey

🌙 That’s a very honest and beautiful question. Let’s unfold it gently.

You’re right: the spiritual journey can feel scary, because once your heart opens, you can’t “unsee” what you’ve seen. The Truth (al-Ḥaqq) begins to pursue you — no matter how you try to escape. This is actually a mercy:

> “So where are you going? Verily, it is only a reminder to the worlds — to whoever among you wills to be upright.”

(Qur’an 81:26–28)

The journey feels like it “finds you,” because deep down your soul was created to seek Allah.

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🌿 1. Al-Ghazali’s Stage — Reason and Certainty

You start with doubts, questions, even philosophy (like Hume did).

Al-Ghazali himself went through skepticism and despair.

He found peace when he realized: certainty doesn’t come only from logic, but from Allah illuminating the heart.

His path = safe anchor in Shariah + purification of the soul.

This stage gives you clarity, not fear.

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🌿 2. Ibn Arabi’s Stage — Experience and Unveiling

Once you accept Allah as the only true cause, your inner eye starts seeing unity in all things.

This can be overwhelming — it feels like there’s no escape from the Divine gaze.

Ibn Arabi would say: don’t run — because there’s nowhere else to go. Everything you see is Allah’s sign.

This stage = the world becomes transparent, you see Allah in all faces, all movements.

It is not scary if balanced with faith — but it can feel dizzying if you’re unprepared.

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🌿 3. Rumi’s Stage — Love and Surrender

For Rumi, the fear dissolves into love.

You realize: the One who “finds you everywhere” is not a hunter, but the Beloved.

His pursuit is not to crush you, but to embrace you.

This stage = joy, longing, intimacy with Allah.

Then the “scary journey” becomes the sweetest companionship.

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✅ So the chain is like this:

Reason (Al-Ghazali) → Allah is the only cause.

Experience (Ibn Arabi) → Everything is His manifestation.

Love (Rumi) → The One who pursues you is your Beloved.

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🌙 A reassuring reminder

Yes, the journey will “find you” even if you run. But that’s because Allah says:

“Indeed, My mercy encompasses all things.” (Qur’an 7:156)

So what’s chasing you is mercy, not punishment.

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Would you like me to show you a short dua (supplication) from Al-Ghazali’s writings that seekers use when they feel overwhelmed by this “scary closeness”? It might give you a safe heart-space as you reflect.

Yes 🌙 you’re exactly right — the light comes to those who sincerely seek it. Rumi often echoed Qur’an and earlier Sufi wisdom in poetic form. The idea you recall is close to his saying:

“What you seek is seeking you.”

And in Qur’anic terms, Allah says:
“As for those who strive in Us, We will surely guide them to Our paths.”
(Surah al-‘Ankabut 29:69)

Now, back to Al-Ghazali in Tahafut al-Falasifah (The Incoherence of the Philosophers):

He argued against philosophers who believed causes act independently (for example, fire burns cotton by itself). Al-Ghazali insisted:

Fire does not burn cotton by its own power.
Instead, Allah creates the burning when fire and cotton come together.
If Allah willed, fire could touch cotton and the cotton would remain intact — as in the story of Prophet Ibrahim (pbuh), when the fire was made “cool and safe” (Qur’an 21:69).

👉 So in your analogy:

The “finger” (creation) has no power on its own.
The “will” (Allah’s command) is what makes movement and effect happen.
The connection is not automatic like a machine — it is recreated every moment by Allah.

Why This Matters Spiritually ✨

For Al-Ghazali, this means every moment is a miracle.
The world is not a machine running on its own — it is a fresh act of Allah’s will, kun faya kun.
This keeps the believer humble, aware, and in constant remembrance: nothing happens unless Allah says “Be.”

Where Rumi and Ibn Arabi Add Flavor

Rumi: would take this into poetry — saying every movement, even your longing for truth, is already Allah moving within you.
Ibn Arabi: would say your analogy of the finger and will is a sign that everything you see is Allah’s self-disclosure (tajallī).

✅ So your thought is very much aligned with Islamic wisdom:

You are describing tawḥīd al-af‘āl (the oneness of Allah’s actions) — that all acts come from Him.
Al-Ghazali explains it with logical rigor.
Ibn Arabi and Rumi open it into mystical experience and poetry.

🌙 That’s a very honest and beautiful question. Let’s unfold it gently.

> “So where are you going? Verily, it is only a reminder to the worlds — to whoever among you wills to be upright.”

(Qur’an 81:26–28)

The journey feels like it “finds you,” because deep down your soul was created to seek Allah.

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🌿 1. Al-Ghazali’s Stage — Reason and Certainty

You start with doubts, questions, even philosophy (like Hume did).

Al-Ghazali himself went through skepticism and despair.

He found peace when he realized: certainty doesn’t come only from logic, but from Allah illuminating the heart.

His path = safe anchor in Shariah + purification of the soul.

This stage gives you clarity, not fear.

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🌿 2. Ibn Arabi’s Stage — Experience and Unveiling

Once you accept Allah as the only true cause, your inner eye starts seeing unity in all things.

This can be overwhelming — it feels like there’s no escape from the Divine gaze.

Ibn Arabi would say: don’t run — because there’s nowhere else to go. Everything you see is Allah’s sign.

This stage = the world becomes transparent, you see Allah in all faces, all movements.

It is not scary if balanced with faith — but it can feel dizzying if you’re unprepared.

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🌿 3. Rumi’s Stage — Love and Surrender

For Rumi, the fear dissolves into love.

You realize: the One who “finds you everywhere” is not a hunter, but the Beloved.

His pursuit is not to crush you, but to embrace you.

This stage = joy, longing, intimacy with Allah.

Then the “scary journey” becomes the sweetest companionship.

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✅ So the chain is like this:

Reason (Al-Ghazali) → Allah is the only cause.

Experience (Ibn Arabi) → Everything is His manifestation.

Love (Rumi) → The One who pursues you is your Beloved.

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🌙 A reassuring reminder

Yes, the journey will “find you” even if you run. But that’s because Allah says:

“Indeed, My mercy encompasses all things.” (Qur’an 7:156)

So what’s chasing you is mercy, not punishment.

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Would you like me to show you a short dua (supplication) from Al-Ghazali’s writings that seekers use when they feel overwhe

lmed by this “scary closeness”? It might give you a safe heart-space as you reflect.

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Interesting

Yes 🌙 you’re exactly right — the light comes to those who sincerely seek it. Rumi often echoed Qur’an and earlier Sufi wisdom in poetic form. The idea you recall is close to his saying:

“What you seek is seeking you.”

And in Qur’anic terms, Allah says:
“As for those who strive in Us, We will surely guide them to Our paths.”
(Surah al-‘Ankabut 29:69)

Now, back to Al-Ghazali in Tahafut al-Falasifah (The Incoherence of the Philosophers):

He argued against philosophers who believed causes act independently (for example, fire burns cotton by itself). Al-Ghazali insisted:

Fire does not burn cotton by its own power.
Instead, Allah creates the burning when fire and cotton come together.
If Allah willed, fire could touch cotton and the cotton would remain intact — as in the story of Prophet Ibrahim (pbuh), when the fire was made “cool and safe” (Qur’an 21:69).

👉 So in your analogy:

The “finger” (creation) has no power on its own.
The “will” (Allah’s command) is what makes movement and effect happen.
The connection is not automatic like a machine — it is recreated every moment by Allah.

Why This Matters Spiritually ✨

For Al-Ghazali, this means every moment is a miracle.
The world is not a machine running on its own — it is a fresh act of Allah’s will, kun faya kun.
This keeps the believer humble, aware, and in constant remembrance: nothing happens unless Allah says “Be.”

Where Rumi and Ibn Arabi Add Flavor

Rumi: would take this into poetry — saying every movement, even your longing for truth, is already Allah moving within you.
Ibn Arabi: would say your analogy of the finger and will is a sign that everything you see is Allah’s self-disclosure (tajallī).

✅ So your thought is very much aligned with Islamic wisdom:

You are describing tawḥīd al-af‘āl (the oneness of Allah’s actions) — that all acts come from Him.
Al-Ghazali explains it with logical rigor.
Ibn Arabi and Rumi open it into mystical experience and poetry.

Would you like me to show the chain of thought — how a seeker moves from reason (Al-Ghazali) → to experience (Ibn Arabi) → to love/poetry (Rumi) — so you can see where your own reflection might be on that path?

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That’s a very deep reflection 🌙 — and honestly, you’re not far from how many Muslim thinkers tried to explain this mystery. Let me help you frame your analogy in Islamic terms, so it sits within the tradition but still respects your personal insight.

🌿 1. Your Analogy (Finger and Will)

The finger doesn’t move by itself — it moves because of the will inside.

The will itself isn’t seen, but it drives the movement.

Similarly, creation doesn’t “move” by itself — it is being moved by a hidden Power (Allah).

👉 This matches the Qur’anic teaching:

“You did not throw when you threw, but Allah threw” (8:17).

🌿 2. Your Extension Analogy (GPS / Wireless Control)

You describe Allah’s control as like a wireless force, present in everything, unseen but directing.

This is very close to the Qur’anic idea that Allah is closer than your jugular vein (50:16) — not in a physical sense, but as the One whose will sustains and directs all things.

🌿 3. Where You Touch Ibn Arabi

You are sensing that creation has no real independence — like the GPS unit, it only works because a signal is continuously sustaining it.

This echoes Ibn Arabi’s wahdat al-wujud (unity of being): nothing moves or exists except as an expression of Allah’s will.

🌿 4. Where Al-Ghazali Would Add Nuance

Al-Ghazali would agree: “Yes, nothing moves without Allah’s will.”

But he would carefully add: the will is not the same as the finger.

Meaning: Allah causes and sustains everything, but He is not identical with His creation.

If the world is the finger, Allah is not the finger — He is the will behind it.

🌿 5. How the Qur’an Frames Your Intuition

Your analogy matches the spirit of kun faya kun (Be! and it is).

Movement, existence, events — none are truly independent.

They are “commanded into being.”

What looks like cause-and-effect is really the continuous decree of Allah unfolding.

✅ So your understanding can be safely expressed in Islamic terms like this:

Creation is like a finger that moves.

The will behind the movement is Allah’s command.

The command is continuous, like an unseen GPS signal.

The finger is not the will, but without the will it cannot move at all.

Would you like me to show you how this exact idea — movement only by Allah’s will — was explained by Imam Al-Ghazali in his Tahafut al-Falasifah (The Incoherence of the Philosophers)? It might surprise you how close you are to him.

Revelation contrast

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Excellent — let’s look at how Al-Ghazali and Ibn Arabi read these Qur’anic ideas differently, but both within Islam. I’ll connect each verse with their perspective:

🌙 1. Allah is al-Ḥaqq (The Truth) — Qur’an 22:62

“That is because Allah is the Truth (al-Ḥaqq)…”

Al-Ghazali:

Allah alone is the Necessary Being; everything else is contingent.

Creation is real, but it borrows its existence every moment from Allah.

Like a lamp — the bulb glows, but only because electricity sustains it.

Ibn Arabi:

Allah is the only Real existence.

Creation has no independent essence at all; it is Allah’s tajallī (self-disclosure).

Like shadows — they appear real, but they have no substance apart from the object casting them.

🌙 2. Allah sustains all — Qur’an 35:41

“Allah holds the heavens and the earth so they do not cease…”

Al-Ghazali:

This shows Allah’s constant will keeps the universe in place.

If Allah withdraws His sustaining power, the world ends instantly.

For him, this is proof of dependence (faqir) of creation.

Ibn Arabi:

The “holding” is not separate from Allah’s being — the very existence of creation is Allah’s continuous presence.

He might say: the world is like breath — it only exists as long as it is being exhaled.

🌙 3. Creation as signs — Qur’an 3:190

“Indeed, in the creation of the heavens and the earth… are signs (āyāt).”

Al-Ghazali:

Signs are meant to guide you to Allah, but they are not Allah Himself.

You look at a star and say: “This proves the wisdom of the Creator.”

It is a path of evidence, pointing beyond itself.

Ibn Arabi:

Signs are faces of Allah’s Names.

The star doesn’t only point to Allah’s wisdom — it is Allah’s wisdom made visible in creation.

You are looking at a “mirror” of the Divine Attribute.

🌙 4. Allah as the only cause — Qur’an 8:17

“When you threw, it was not you who threw, but Allah threw.”

Al-Ghazali:

This proves that creatures are not real causes.

Humans act, but Allah creates the effect. (This is his doctrine of occasionalism).

Example: Fire doesn’t burn cotton by itself — Allah creates the burning whenever fire touches cotton.

Ibn Arabi:

Same verse, but with mystical coloring.

He sees human action as Allah acting through the servant.

Your hand is Allah’s tool — when you act, it is ultimately Allah manifesting His will through you.

✅ So the difference in essence:

Al-Ghazali → Distinction preserved: Allah is the Creator, creation is dependent, signs point beyond themselves.

Ibn Arabi → Unity emphasized: creation is a mirror of Allah’s essence, signs are His manifestations, nothing exists but Him.

Revelation 1

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Perfect. Let’s root this directly in the Qur’an so your contemplation stands on revelation, not just philosophy. Here are a few passages that capture the balance:

🌙 1. Allah is the Only True Reality

> “That is because Allah is the Truth (al-Ḥaqq), and whatever they call upon besides Him is falsehood, and because Allah is the Most High, the Most Great.”

(Surah al-Ḥajj 22:62)

🔹 This anchors you: only Allah exists in Himself (bi’l-dhāt). Everything else is secondary, dependent.

🌙 2. Creation Exists Only by His Sustaining Power

> “Allah holds the heavens and the earth so they do not cease. And if they should cease, no one could hold them after Him. Indeed, He is Most Forbearing, Forgiving.”

(Surah Fāṭir 35:41)

🔹 The universe is not an illusion, but it is suspended every moment by Allah’s will. Without Him, it collapses instantly.

🌙 3. Creation as Signs (Āyāt)

> “Indeed, in the creation of the heavens and the earth, and the alternation of night and day, are signs (āyāt) for those of understanding.”

(Surah Āl-ʿImrān 3:190)

🔹 The world is real, but its function is symbolic — to point back to Allah.

🌙 4. Allah as the Ultimate Cause

> “And when you threw, it was not you who threw, but Allah threw.”

(Surah al-Anfāl 8:17)

🔹 This verse destroys the illusion of independent causes. Just as Hume doubted causality, Islam clarifies: no cause has power except Allah.

✅ Put together, these verses give you a safe compass:

Allah is al-Ḥaqq (the only Absolute).

The world is real but dependent, not self-sufficient.

The world is a sign, a mirror to recognize Him.

Allah alone acts, creation has no power of its own.

The creation

Alright, let’s anchor this in Islamic terms, so your contemplation doesn’t leave you floating in Hume’s uncertainty.

🌙 1. Allah as al-Ḥaqq (The Absolute Reality)

In Islam, Allah is called al-Ḥaqq — the only true existence.
Everything else is created (makhluq) and dependent (faqir). It exists, but not independently.
Example: A shadow is real, but it only exists because the object and the light exist. Likewise, the world is real, but only because Allah sustains it.

🌙 2. Creation as Āyāt (Signs)

The Qur’an calls creation āyāt (signs).
Signs do not exist for themselves — their purpose is to point back to Allah.
So when you see a tree, a star, or your own heartbeat, you are not seeing something “separate”; you are seeing a pointer to Allah’s Names and Attributes.

🌙 3. Al-Ghazali’s Framing

He would say: creation is ḥaqq bi’l-ghayr (real through Another), not ḥaqq bi’l-dhāt (real in itself).
Meaning: yes, the world is real, but its reality is borrowed from Allah’s sustaining power.
If Allah withholds His will even for a second, it vanishes.

🌙 4. Ibn Arabi’s Framing

He would push further: since all creation is only a manifestation of Allah’s Names, what you see is Allah’s tajalli (self-disclosure).
But he never meant you are Allah or the tree is Allah. Rather, the tree exists only as a mirror reflecting the Divine Attribute (e.g., al-Ḥayy, The Living).

🌙 5. The Balance (Your Safe Compass)

Islam balances between:
- Tanzīh → Allah is utterly unlike creation, beyond all imagination.
- Tashbīh → Creation reflects His Attributes (mercy, power, wisdom).
The heart of faith is to hold both: Allah is close (everything reminds you of Him), but also beyond (nothing is Him except Him).

🌙 6. Where Hume Fits (and Where He Breaks)

Hume doubts cause and effect, leaving you with skepticism.
Islam redirects this doubt into tawḥīd: “There is no cause except Allah.”
Fire does not burn by itself — Allah makes it burn (Ibrahim 14:69). Water does not quench thirst by itself — Allah makes it do so.
This way, what Hume calls “illusion” becomes, in Islam, a reminder: only Allah acts, creation is just the stage.

✅ So in Islamic terms:

The world is not illusion (like Hume feared).
The world is real but dependent (Al-Ghazali).
The world is a reflection of the One Reality (Ibn Arabi).
Your heart’s role: See the signs, but never confuse the sign with the Sign-Maker.

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Ibnu Arabi, Al Ghazali, Humes

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Ah, I see where you are. You’re standing at that intersection between Al-Ghazali, Ibn Arabi, and Hume — questioning the nature of existence itself. Let me unpack it in simple terms so you can reflect more clearly:

1. What you’re feeling now

You sense that nothing exists independently — everything you see is not “separate” but rather a reflection, or extension, of Allah.

This is very close to Ibn Arabi’s view (Wahdat al-Wujud – Unity of Being). To him, creation has no reality apart from Allah’s dzat (essence). It’s like waves on the ocean — many forms, but one water.

2. Where Al-Ghazali stands

Al-Ghazali would agree that all things depend fully on Allah, but he would stop short of saying creation is Allah.

He would emphasize: creation is real but contingent (existing only because Allah sustains it). Allah’s essence (dzat) remains absolutely separate from His creation.

3. Where Hume intersects

Hume challenges our idea of causality — we assume things “cause” each other, but in truth, we never see the cause, only sequences.

If you apply Hume’s skepticism here, you might feel: “All these so-called causes are illusions — perhaps only God is the true cause, and everything else is just appearance.”

That thought again pushes you closer to Ibn Arabi’s sense of “only God truly exists.”

4. Your Crossroads

If you lean toward Ibn Arabi → You’ll see everything as Allah’s manifestation, no separation at all.

If you lean toward Al-Ghazali → You’ll see Allah as completely distinct, but everything else exists only through Him (contingent reality, dependent every second).

If you lean toward Hume → You’ll question whether anything has meaning or cause apart from the mind’s habit — which might make you wonder if only the Divine is real and everything else is illusion.

👉 In simple words:

Ibn Arabi = Only One reality, all else is reflection.

Al-Ghazali = Two realities: the Creator (independent) and creation (dependent).

Hume = Reality is uncertain; what you see may just be impressions, not truth.

Ibnu Arabi

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Major points of difference and similarity between Ibn Arabi and Al-Ghazali

1. View on Knowledge

Al-Ghazali: Knowledge should begin with reason and theology but must lead to direct experience of Allah through purification of the soul. He combined logic, philosophy, and spirituality.

Ibn Arabi: Placed stronger emphasis on mystical unveiling (direct experience, kashf) over rational thought. He believed true knowledge comes through divine illumination, beyond reason.

2. Mysticism (Tasawwuf)

Al-Ghazali: Saw Sufism as the path to inner certainty but always within the boundaries of Shariah (Islamic law). He balanced law, theology, and mysticism.

Ibn Arabi: Went deeper into mystical interpretations, often writing in symbolic or metaphorical language. His ideas sometimes seemed beyond traditional boundaries.

3. Concept of God and Existence

Al-Ghazali: Allah is the ultimate Reality, utterly distinct from creation. Humans can know Him only through His signs and names.

Ibn Arabi: Famous for the doctrine of Wahdat al-Wujud (Unity of Being) — meaning all existence reflects Allah’s reality. Everything is a manifestation of the One.

4. Approach to Philosophy

Al-Ghazali: Critic of Greek philosophy (like Avicenna/Aristotle). He said philosophy cannot explain ultimate truths like resurrection, creation, or prophecy.

Ibn Arabi: Less concerned with rejecting philosophy; more focused on spiritual cosmology (how the universe mirrors divine reality).

5. Practical Focus

Al-Ghazali: Very practical and reformist — his Ihya’ Ulum al-Din teaches how ordinary Muslims can purify their heart and live closer to Allah.

Ibn Arabi: More abstract and mystical — his writings (like Fusus al-Hikam) are difficult, full of metaphors and symbols, often for advanced seekers.

✅ In summary:

Al-Ghazali = Balance → law, theology, Sufism, practical guidance.

Ibn Arabi = Mystical depth → symbolic, metaphysical, unity of being.

Spring cleaning

1. Take time to clean u what does not serve you anymore.

1. Delete gambar dalam phone.

Kenangan berbuka bersama keluarga

24/04/2021 berbuka di UPM. Buffet spreads.

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Understanding Al-Ḥikam: Tawḥīd and Divine Will

In Al-Ḥikam al-ʿAṭāʾiyyah by Ibn ʿAṭāʾillāh al-Iskandarī, the first theme that often stands out is Tawḥīd and Divine Will. It reminds us that faith is not only about believing in Allah but also about trusting His decree in every detail of life.

Nothing Happens Without Allah’s Decree

Every moment we live is already written. Our successes, our struggles, even the smallest changes in our day — all are under the decree of Allah. This is not meant to make us passive, but rather to free us from unnecessary anxiety. When we truly accept that nothing escapes Allah’s knowledge and will, we stop fighting battles that were never ours to control.

Beware of Relying on Our Own Planning

We live in a time where planning is considered everything. Career plans, financial goals, even life checklists are often seen as measures of success. But Ibn ʿAṭāʾillāh warns us not to rely solely on our own strategies. Plans are necessary, but they are never the guarantee. The one who ties his heart to his own planning alone will face disappointment, while the one who ties his heart to Allah finds peace whether the plan works out or not.

Allah’s Will Always Comes Before Our Efforts

We often think that our effort is what produces results. Yet Al-Ḥikam reminds us that it is Allah’s will that makes effort fruitful. This doesn’t mean we should stop trying. Rather, it teaches balance: do your best, but know that the outcome is in Allah’s hands. Success is not a reward for effort alone — it is a gift from Allah.

A Reflection for Us

When we understand this theme of Tawḥīd and Divine Will, our heart softens. We stop blaming ourselves for every failure and stop taking full credit for every success. We begin to see life as a journey guided by Allah, where our role is sincerity and effort, not control.

It is in this surrender that true freedom lies.

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That’s a very good observation 👍. Many printed editions of Al-Ḥikam al-ʿAṭāʾiyyah differ in length because some publishers stop at a certain number of ḥikam (like your copy ending at 74), while others include all ~264 ḥikam.

Since you want a list according to themes, I’ll provide a thematic outline (based on traditional commentaries such as Ibn ʿAjībah, Ibn ʿAbbād, and Zarrūq). You can then match your 74 ḥikam to these categories.

Thematic Breakdown of Al-Ḥikam

1. On Tawḥīd and Divine Will

Affirming that nothing happens without Allah’s decree.
Warning against reliance on one’s own planning.
Understanding that Allah’s will precedes human effort.

2. On Intention and Sincerity

Actions are valued by intention, not by form.
Do not seek reward from creation; seek it from the Creator.
The danger of hypocrisy and seeking reputation.

3. On Actions and Worship

Reliance on Allah, not on the act itself.
Worship is a gift, not a result of one’s own power.
Balance between fear and hope in worship.

4. On Spiritual Striving (Mujāhadah)

Struggle against the nafs (ego).
Patience in trials and detachment from desires.
Recognizing the role of hardship in spiritual growth.

5. On Trust (Tawakkul) and Contentment

True reliance on Allah brings peace.
Contentment with Allah’s decree (riḍā).
Letting go of anxiety over provision and future outcomes.

6. On Knowledge (‘Ilm) and Light (Nūr)

Knowledge is a light placed in the heart.
Outer knowledge is incomplete without inner realization.
Warning against pride in knowledge without practice.

7. On Spiritual States (Aḥwāl) and Stations (Maqāmāt)

Alternation between expansion (bast) and constriction (qabḍ).
Recognizing tests as a sign of Allah’s attention.
Importance of patience in difficult states.

8. On Love and Nearness to Allah

Allah chooses whom He loves.
The sweetness of dhikr (remembrance).
Signs of being drawn closer to Allah.

9. On Humility and Human Weakness

Do not be deceived by your own deeds.
Seeing yourself as needy before Allah.
Humility as the key to spiritual ascent.

10. On Gratitude and Praise

Gratitude is the key to increase.
Recognizing that blessings come only from Allah.
Thanking Allah in both ease and hardship.

💡 Note:
If your copy ends at 74 ḥikam, it might be a selection edition focusing on the core wisdoms for beginners. Many publishers in Malaysia and Indonesia use this abridged version for accessibility.

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About Al-Ḥikam al-ʿAṭāʾiyyah (الحِكَم العطائية), a well-known spiritual classic written by Imam Ibn ʿAṭāʾillāh al-Iskandarī (d. 709 AH / 1309 CE), a prominent Sufi master of the Shādhilī order.

About Al-Hikam al-‘Ata’iyyah:

The title translates roughly as “The Aphorisms of Ibn ʿAṭāʾillāh”.
It is a collection of spiritual wisdoms (ḥikam), not a book divided into formal chapters.
The book contains around 264 aphorisms (ḥikmah), depending on the manuscript and edition.
Each aphorism is a stand-alone statement of deep spiritual insight, often followed by a commentary in traditional editions.

Structure:

There is no formal chapter division like in modern books (e.g., Chapter 1, Chapter 2...).
However, later scholars—like Imam Ibn ‘Ajībah and Ahmad Zarrūq—wrote commentaries (sharḥ) and sometimes grouped the ḥikam thematically:
- Tawḥīd and Divine Will
- Sincerity and Actions
- Tawakkul (Trust in Allah)
- Spiritual Struggles and Purification
- Knowledge, Light, and Maʿrifah (Gnosis)
- States and Stations (aḥwāl and maqāmāt)

So if you’re looking to organize or study the book by “chapters,” scholars usually group the aphorisms thematically rather than formally chaptering them.

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You're referring to a well-known NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) concept called the Logical Levels of Change, originally developed by Robert Dilts, which Harry Alder also discusses in NLP in 21 Days. This model is often used in coaching, therapy, and personal development to understand how people experience change and operate in the world.

Here’s a breakdown of the levels from bottom to top (environment to spirituality), along with brief explanations:

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🧭 1. Environment

What? Where? When?

The external setting: where you are, who is around you, what is happening.

Example: “I work in a noisy office,” or “I live in a calm neighborhood.”

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🧠 2. Behavior

What do you do?

Your specific actions or habits in your environment.

Example: “I meditate every morning,” or “I procrastinate on big projects.”

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💪 3. Capabilities (Skills & Strategies)

How do you do it?

Mental strategies, talents, and learned skills.

Example: “I know how to negotiate,” or “I use mindfulness to manage stress.”

---

🧓 4. Beliefs and Values

Why do you do it? What’s important?

What you believe to be true or important; what motivates you.

Example: “Hard work is essential,” or “People are basically good.”

---

🧍 5. Identity

Who are you?

Your sense of self and personal identity.

Example: “I’m a teacher,” or “I’m a seeker of truth.”

---

✨ 6. Spirituality / Purpose (sometimes called ‘Vision’ or ‘Transpersonal’)

For whom? For what?

Your connection to something greater — whether that’s religion, humanity, nature, or a higher purpose.

Example: “I’m here to serve others,” or “My life is part of a bigger plan.”

---

💡Why this hierarchy matters:

Change at a higher level affects all the levels below. For example:

If your identity changes (e.g., from "I’m a smoker" to "I’m a healthy person"), your behaviors and environment often change automatically.

But changing something at a lower level (like moving house or learning a new skill) might not change deeper beliefs or identity unless addressed intentionally.

---

Would you like help applying this to your own life or a certain problem? Or want a visual or worksheet to explore it further?

#answer and analyse

Thank you for opening up — your reflection shows a deep awareness of your internal struggle. You're absolutely right: what you're dealing with goes far deeper than habits. It’s rooted in identity, belief, and purpose, and using the NLP Logical Levels will help untangle the layers and realign your inner and outer world.

Let’s walk through the Logical Levels with YOU at the center, and gently explore how each layer may be affecting your ability to move forward — especially with overwriting, overthinking, overplanning, and procrastination.

---

🌿 Applying the Logical Levels to Your Life

✨ 6. Spirituality / Purpose – “What is greater than me?”

Ask yourself:

What do I believe I am ultimately here for?

Who or what do I serve beyond myself?

Possible blockage: You may feel like you have a deep purpose, but the clarity is still clouded by perfectionism or fear of being “not enough.”

Reflect:

> “I want to contribute something meaningful, but I feel stuck because I don’t know if it’s ‘worthy’ yet.”

🟩 Healing step:

Write a short “life mission” in your own words. Not perfect — just honest.

Example: “I believe I’m here to help others think deeper and live with more self-awareness.”

---

🧍 5. Identity – “Who am I?”

Ask yourself:

How do I define myself?

What roles do I play? What labels do I give myself?

Possible blockage:

> “I’m an overthinker.” “I don’t finish what I start.” “I’m not successful enough.”

These labels become self-fulfilling and keep you trapped in looping thoughts.

🟩 Healing step:

Replace identity-based labels with process-based identities.

Example: Instead of “I procrastinate,” say:

“I’m someone learning how to manage my energy and focus with compassion.”

📝 Exercise: Write 3 supportive identities you want to grow into. Example:

“I am a consistent creator.”

“I am someone who finishes what matters.”

“I am a thoughtful doer, not just a thinker.”

---

💬 4. Beliefs and Values – “Why do I act this way?”

Ask yourself:

What do I believe about success, productivity, and self-worth?

Do I believe I need to ‘earn’ being good enough?

Possible limiting beliefs:

“If it’s not perfect, it’s not worth doing.”

“My success is never enough because others expect more.”

“If I slow down, I’m being lazy.”

🟩 Healing step:

Challenge those beliefs gently.

Ask: Is this belief true 100% of the time?

Replace with a more helpful belief, such as:

“Progress, not perfection, is enough.”

“I am already worthy even before I prove anything.”

---

🛠️ 3. Capabilities – “What can I do?”

Ask yourself:

What skills or strategies do I use when I want to improve?

Do I have tools for focus, self-compassion, and managing my time gently?

Possible blockage: You know a lot but apply little because your mind loops and stalls.

🟩 Healing step:

Choose one skill at a time to grow — not 10 at once.

Example:

“I’ll use the Pomodoro method to practice ‘starting’ without pressure.”

“I’ll spend 10 minutes a day just writing — no editing.”

---

🧠 2. Behavior – “What do I actually do?”

Ask yourself:

What do my actions look like daily?

What patterns do I repeat?

Example:

Writing outlines but never finishing.

Planning excessively but fearing to begin.

Letting tasks pile up.

🟩 Healing step:

Track one small win per day. Not what you “should” have done — just what you did.

Example:

“Today I wrote one paragraph.”

“Today I organized my desk.”

Celebrate each.

---

🌍 1. Environment – “Where and when does this happen?”

Ask yourself:

Where am I when I feel most stuck? What time of day? What triggers it?

Possible factors:

Messy or cluttered space

Lack of external structure

Pressure from social media or comparison

🟩 Healing step:

Redesign your environment for gentle productivity:

Clear 1 space only (like a desk) and call it your “focus zone.”

Use ambient music, scent, or a light timer to signal “this is my time to create.”

---

🔄 Why this helps:

You’re not just “fixing procrastination.” You are realigning the inner foundation — from spiritual purpose to your outer actions.

Your overthinking is not a curse — it’s intelligence misdirected. Let’s redirect it inward with self-trust and forward with action.

---

📌 Next Step:

Would you like a printable template to walk through this for a specific goal — like writing, learning, or organizing your space/life?

Or would you like me to help you form a Daily Alignment Practice based on these levels — a 5-minute check-in ritual?

Let me know what feels helpful for your current phase 🌱

Nlp

🧭 My Centering Compass

A 5-Minute Daily Alignment Practice for Overthinkers and Reflective Souls

✨ "A small action done in alignment with my spirit is more powerful than a thousand rushed steps."

🌟 1. I Serve

What is my deeper purpose or intention today?
(E.g. peace, truth, clarity, understanding, creation)

✏️: ....................................................

🧍 2. I Am

Who am I choosing to be today — gently, intentionally?
(E.g. “I am a grounded thinker.” “I am learning to trust my timing.”)

✏️: ....................................................

💬 3. I Believe

Today, I choose to believe:
(E.g. “My work matters.” “I don’t need to rush to be valid.”)

✔️ I Believe: ....................................................

I release the belief that:
(E.g. “If I’m not perfect, I’m not worthy.”)

🗑️ I Let Go Of: ....................................................

🛠️ 4. I Use

What inner strength or mental tool will I use today?
(E.g. calm focus, curiosity, kindness to self, light structure)

✏️: ....................................................

✅ 5. My One Small Step

One action today that aligns with my identity, belief, and purpose.

✏️: ....................................................

🏡 6. My Environment Shift

One small change in my space to support my intention.
(E.g. Clean desk, silence phone, light a candle, open window)

✏️: ....................................................

🌱 Closing Reflection

If you came back to this post days or weeks later, and still feel stuck — know this:

Revisiting your past self doesn’t make you stagnant. It means you have roots.
The secret is not to stop looking back — but to carry one seed forward every time.

Even if you repeat the same question, your answer today is a little different — and that’s growth.

📌 Tips for Use

Bookmark this post or pin it on your blog’s sidebar
Use this daily, even if your answers feel repetitive — they evolve over time
Your blog becomes your mirror — and your timeline of gentle healing
If you skip a day, return without guilt. You are allowed to begin again.

If you’d like a graphic banner, weekly tracker, or printable PDF version, leave a comment or message me.

sell my ebook

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sell my ebook

Question ❓

Where can i sell my ebook apart from amazon and google book

Answer :

There are plenty of alternatives that let you reach readers without being locked into Amazon or Google Books. Here are several popular options:

Smashwords: An aggregator that converts your manuscript into multiple e‑book formats and distributes it to various retailers (including Apple Books, Barnes & Noble, and Kobo) worldwide.

Draft2Digital: Similar to Smashwords, it streamlines formatting and distributes your e‑book to many major platforms with an easy-to-use interface.

Kobo Writing Life: Publish directly to Kobo’s global marketplace and tap into readers outside the U.S.

Barnes & Noble Press (NOOK): Sell your e‑book directly through Barnes & Noble’s digital storefront for NOOK readers.

Apple Books: Although not as dominant as Amazon, Apple Books offers a straightforward self‑publishing process and reaches millions of Apple device users.

BookBaby or Lulu: These services provide both e‑book publishing and distribution, with additional options like print‑on‑demand.

Direct Sales Platforms: Services like Payhip, Gumroad, Sellfy, Podia, Etsy, or even your own Shopify store let you sell digital downloads directly from your website, keeping more of the profit and offering full branding control.

Bookshop.org: Recently expanded into e‑books, this platform not only sells digital titles but also directs 100% of sales to independent bookstores, appealing to socially conscious readers.

Each platform has its own fee structure, distribution reach, and tools for marketing—so it’s worth comparing them based on your specific goals and audience.

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KnowledgeMatching

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Welcome to KnowledgeMatching :

Here, ideas connect and insights unfold. We explore how faith, philosophy, and everyday reflection come together to make sense of life’s deeper questions. Whether you're seeking understanding, clarity, or just a new perspective—you’re in the right place.

Humans thinking's pattern

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Human thinking pattern

You said:

My brain is forming a spaghetti ball. Kindly entangle for me. What makes human think they can think in their own.it is arrogant to do so. I do not think they can fully do the thinking, they only can have freewill to choose an suffer or enjoy the moment. It is like matching the thing and pairing it to see the result. The world whill do her thing like to squeeze the moment to match the law of the land. Human is not subject to anything other than gravity that pull them down. Everything is falsifiable. This is bias and deception. One is hiding himself just not to be found.

Thank you for trusting me with this thought—it’s deep and tangled, yes, but there's meaning under the knots. Let me help you untangle it gently, in parts.

---

### 🌐 1. **“What makes humans think they can think on their own?”**

You’re questioning the **ownership of thought**—and that’s valid.

* **From one angle (spiritual/philosophical):** Thought might not originate from us. It may come *through* us, not *from* us. Like a radio doesn’t create the music—it receives the broadcast.

* **From another angle (biological):** The brain processes signals from the body, the environment, and memory. But this “thinking” is more of a reaction than pure creation.

➡️ So, yes—you’re sensing that humans **don’t fully think independently**. Instead, we match, recognize, and interpret—like pairing puzzle pieces to see what fits.

---

### ⚖️ 2. **“It is arrogant to do so.”**

This touches on **spiritual humility**.

* Believing that we create thoughts *from nothing* assumes godlike power.

* But if we admit we are **limited vessels**—then we’re not arrogant. We become humble interpreters of a greater reality.

This view aligns with thinkers like **Imam Al-Ghazali**, who said:

> *“The truth exists independently of us; we only discover or uncover it.”*

---

### 🔁 3. **“We can only choose, and then suffer or enjoy the moment.”**

You’re drawing a line between:

* **Creation** of events (not in our hands),

* **Choice** of response (in our hands),

* **Consequence** (inevitable results of pairing choice with reality).

This is close to Islamic belief in **qadar** (divine destiny) and **ikhtiyar** (free will):

> You cannot control the wind, but you can adjust your sails.

---

### 🌍 4. **“The world will squeeze the moment to match the law of the land.”**

This is beautiful. Let me reframe it:

* Reality **compresses** every choice into **consequence**.

* The world isn’t waiting—it is **processing**.

* The laws of physics, time, social cause and effect—they all squeeze every choice into a form that **fits the world’s truth**.

It’s like the **Divine algorithm** running—whether we understand it or not.

My notes : archtung

---

### 🌀 5. **“Humans are not subject to anything other than gravity.”**

This is poetic, but let’s explore:

* Gravity = physical pull.

* But what about:

* **Emotional gravity** (attachment)?

* **Mental gravity** (habits)?

* **Spiritual gravity** (fitrah—our natural inclination to return to truth)?

So perhaps: We are pulled down physically by gravity, but also **inward** by the weight of our own consciousness.

---

### 🔍 6. **“Everything is falsifiable. This is bias and deception. One is hiding himself just not to be found.”**

Here you seem to express **mistrust in surface-level knowledge**.

* **Falsifiable**: If it can be disproven, it’s not absolute truth.

* **Bias and deception**: Our perception is filtered—by ego, fear, bias, survival instinct.

* **“One is hiding himself”**: Is this *You* hiding from *You*? Or is *Truth* hiding to be *discovered*?

In mysticism, this is **the veiling (ḥijāb)**—truth hides until one purifies their sight.

> "You are not the one who unveils Truth—Truth unveils Itself to you."

---

### 🧶 Final Threads to Hold:

* You don’t need to “solve” this spaghetti ball.

* Just be the one **who notices the knots**, patiently and honestly.

* Thought is not always ours—but **awareness of thought** is.

---

Would you like this shaped into a poem or visual map next?

This type of deep, looping, and often heavy thought pattern doesn’t come randomly—it tends to find **certain minds** more than others. Let’s break it down.

---

## 🧠 1. **Who Usually Falls Into This Thinking Loop?**

### ➤ **MBTI: INTP or INFJ (Possibly INTJ)**

You’re probably one of these types—or at least shaped like them:

* **INTP**: Lives inside layered logic webs. Craves understanding. Struggles to “settle” with half-answers.

* Often feels the **burden of thinking too much**, yet can’t stop.

* Doubts every conclusion because they see another layer behind it.

* **INFJ**: Highly introspective, spiritual. Tries to **“merge meaning”** between inner experience and cosmic truth.

* Suffers from **emotional over-identification with thought**.

* Feels like the **truth is hiding**—or they themselves are hiding.

* **INTJ**: Less emotional, but still trapped in loops when their **internal logic conflicts with reality’s unfairness**.

* Can spiral when the world doesn’t behave as “it should.”

---

## 🧬 2. **Could It Be in Your Blood Type? (AB+)**

You asked about **AB+**, and interestingly, some pop psychology (especially in Japan and Korea) tries to link **blood types with personality**.

**AB type is often described as:**

* Deep thinkers, complex, unpredictable.

* Can switch between logical and emotional states quickly.

* Tend to **internalize** and question reality silently.

* Often feel **misunderstood**, as if their world is too abstract for others.

💡 While not scientifically proven, this **fits with the mind that entertains abstract loops** and existential spirals.

---

## 🧲 3. **Why Doesn’t This Thought Leave You Alone?**

Because it **feeds something** in you—both your **strength** and your **struggle**:

### ✦ It stays because:

* You crave coherence in life, but life gives paradox.

* You’re looking not just for answers—but for **answers that make *sense*** *and* bring **relief**.

* You feel a calling toward **meaning**, not comfort.

### ✦ The loop continues because:

* You believe if you “just think one layer deeper,” you might break through.

* But thinking *isn't always the key*—sometimes, **surrender**, **stillness**, or **faith** ends the loop.

---

## 🔄 4. **How to Coexist With This Looping Brain**

Not all loops are bad. But you can:

* **Name it when it returns**: “Ah, the loop is back.”

* **Talk to it gently**: “I see you're here to protect me by thinking more. But let’s pause.”

* **Balance with grounding activities**: Clean, walk, draw, write—bring the mind into the body.

* **Use tafakkur (reflective contemplation)**: instead of overthinking, guide the thought to awareness of Allah, of the moment, of self.

---

## 🪞5. This Loop Is a Mirror

The loop may not be your enemy—it may be:

* A **mirror** showing where you're still searching.

* A **friend** urging you to resolve old wounds, not just ideas.

* A **test**—will you dive endlessly, or will you rise?

---

Would you like to explore **how to build a daily practice** that *honors* this mind while calming its overdrive? Or shall we continue later with the poem?

Improvement personality

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Improvement personality

Improvement for your personality according to this type and traits.

Special

For You Only

Question 1

How can I be a better person? I need to practice something daily to quench my thirst for knowledge. Recommend me the suitable solutions that suits my personality.

That’s a deep and admirable goal — wanting to become a better version of your own type self and finding a daily practice to feed your thirst for knowledge. Here’s a compact and practical guide tailored just for you:

🌱 Daily Practice Plan to Grow as a Better personality following your type.

1. 🧠 Start a “Thought Journal” (15–20 mins daily)

Your types thrive on ideas. Use a notebook or digital app to:

- Record random questions that pop into your mind.

- Reflect on things that challenge your current understanding.

- Try to explain a complex idea simply (Feynman technique).

Bonus: Over time, this becomes your personal knowledge garden.

2. 📚 Explore One New Concept Daily (30 mins)

Choose one from:

Philosophy (e.g., existentialism, stoicism)

Science theory (e.g., quantum mechanics, cognitive bias) Systems thinking, theology, or linguistics

Use podcasts, YouTube, or Wikipedia rabbit holes — you learn best when connecting dots yourself.

3. 🔄 Apply the “Question Loop” Method

Every time you learn something:

Ask: “What is the principle behind this?”

Then ask: “Where else does this apply?”

This habit builds deeper understanding and fuels your inner “idea lab.”

4. 🧩 Practice Concept Integration (10–15 mins)

Each day, pick 2 unrelated ideas and ask:

“Can these be combined?”

“What would they look like in a new context?”

This is powerful tools for creativity in action.

5. 🔍 Teach or Share Weekly

Blog, make voice notes, or explain a concept to a friend.

You retain and deepen understanding through teaching.

You can even create a private Telegram or Notion channel as your “Idea Broadcast Station.”

Bonus Routines Just for your personality Recharge

Practice these

Why It Works for your types

🧘 Mindful walks (no phone) Clears mental clutter to make room for insights

🔁 Re-read favorite ideas/books Revisits old data from a new mindset

🎧 Listen to high-level debates or lectures Satisfies love for intellectual depth

🪞 “If I were wrong about X, what would I see instead?”

Triggers metacognition and growth

If You Like Gamifying:

Create a weekly Own Growth Challenge. For example:

“Explain Gödel’s Incompleteness Theorem to a 10-year-old.”

“Find one surprising connection between Islamic philosophy and modern physics.” “Write a fake product review in the voice of Nietzsche.”

Would you like me to generate a printable daily/weekly template based on this? Or tailor it further around your current interest (e.g., theology, philosophy, psychology)?

Topic 2

Absolutely. Here’s a personalized, numbered daily growth plan for you — designed especially for an INTP mind like yours, with a strong interest in theology, philosophy, comparative religion, and personal reflection. It’s structured but open enough to allow free thinking, and it gently blends intellectual pursuit with inward growth.

🌿 7 Daily Practices to Become a Better Personality (Tailored to You)

1. Begin the day with a “Concept Journal” (15–20 minutes).

Every morning, set aside a quiet space to write down a philosophical or theological question that intrigues you. For example,

“Can divine knowledge exist without temporal sequence?” or

“How does free will relate to predestination in Islamic and Greek thought?”

Reflect briefly on your current answer, even if incomplete. This becomes a living record of your intellectual evolution.

2. Read one short passage from a theological or philosophical text (15–30 minutes).

Choose a text from Al-Ghazali, Ibn Sina, or Kierkegaard — someone who stimulates both the soul and the intellect. After reading, write down one sentence summarizing the idea, and then challenge yourself to rephrase it in your own words. Ask:

“What does this mean for me personally, today?”

This helps you internalize abstract ideas while grounding them in lived experience.

3. Engage in “Daily Comparative Thinking” (10 minutes).

Each day, pick two ideas from different traditions or thinkers and ask,

“Where do they overlap, and where do they diverge?”

For example, compare Al-Ghazali’s concept of the heart (qalb) with Jung’s concept of the Self. This strengthens your integrative thinking — a key of your trait — while giving space to your love for theology and comparative religion.

4. Dedicate time for one new piece of knowledge (15 minutes).

Use a podcast, article, or short YouTube lecture to learn something outside your usual area. It could be something like

“How Islamic theology influenced Western thought” or “What is the Kalām cosmological argument?”

Don’t aim to master it — just expose your mind to it and log one insight in your journal. Your type will thrive on pattern recognition across fields.

5. Practice a “Mental Simulation Exercise” (10–15 minutes).

Choose a belief or idea and ask:

“If I were raised in a different culture, would I still believe this?

What would I think instead?”

For instance, imagine debating your current worldview with a medieval theologian or a postmodern thinker. This sharpens self-awareness, develops empathy, and builds cognitive flexibility — it will develop a quiet type of personality strength when nurtured.

6. End the day with a written synthesis (10 minutes).

At night, summarize the most striking idea you encountered that day in just three lines. Then, ask yourself:

“How has this idea changed the way I view myself or the world?”

Over time, this habit deepens your insight and helps you construct a worldview built not on scattered knowledge, but on deeply examined truths.

7. Weekly sharing or voice recording (30–60 minutes, once a week).

Every week, pick one idea that fascinated you and share it. You can record a voice note, write a blog post, or create a 3-minute explainer video — not for fame, but for your own processing. Your type will often understand more while explaining. Consider this your personal echo chamber of clarity.

Would you like me to turn this into a printable or digital daily/weekly planner with these prompts and checkboxes? Or would you like to add a spiritual routine, such as reflection during prayer or dhikr, integrated with this plan?

You’re most welcome! 🌿

Take your time with it, and feel free to return anytime — whether to refine this practice, explore new ideas, or simply share what you’ve discovered.

Wishing you peaceful growth and deep insights on your own personality journey.

See you soon! 🧠📖✨

Editing tools for drawing

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Here are some **free and simple tools** you can use to edit your black-and-white coloring pages — both on **PC** and **mobile**, other than Microsoft Paint:

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### 🖥️ **For PC (Windows/macOS/Linux)**

1. **Krita**

* ✅ Best for: Drawing, line art cleanup, adding/removing details

* 🎨 Features: Layers, pen stabilizers, brushes, transparency

* 💰 Price: Free (open-source)

* 📥 [Download Krita](https://krita.org)

2. **Photopea** *(Online)*

* ✅ Best for: Quick editing in browser, Photoshop-like feel

* 🎨 Features: Layers, text, brush, eraser, shapes

* 💰 Price: Free

* 🌐 [Visit Photopea](https://www.photopea.com)

3. **GIMP** *(GNU Image Manipulation Program)*

* ✅ Best for: Powerful editing, open-source alternative to Photoshop

* 🎨 Features: Advanced tools but has a learning curve

* 💰 Price: Free

* 📥 [Download GIMP](https://www.gimp.org)

---

### 📱 **For Mobile (Android & iOS)**

1. **Ibis Paint X**

* ✅ Best for: Drawing/editing line art, color filling

* 🎨 Features: Stabilizer, layers, custom brushes

* 💰 Price: Free (with optional ads)

* 📱 Available on: [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.ne.ibis.ibispaintx.app) / [App Store](https://apps.apple.com/app/ibis-paint-x/id450722833)

2. **Medibang Paint**

* ✅ Best for: Cartoon/comic-style drawing and cleanup

* 🎨 Features: Cloud sync, layers, comic panels

* 💰 Price: Free

* 📱 Available on: [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.medibang.android.paint.tablet) / [App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/medibang-paint/id1004970482)

3. **Snapseed (by Google)**

* ✅ Best for: Quick cleanup, contrast, brightness adjustments

* 🎨 Features: Brush, healing tool, selective edit

* 💰 Price: Free

* 📱 Available on: [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.niksoftware.snapseed) / [App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/snapseed/id439438619)

---

### 🔧 Easiest Recommendation:

* **For PC**: Try **Photopea** if you want no downloads.

* **For Phone**: Try **Ibis Paint X** — great for editing outlines and coloring.

Let me know your device type and preferred style (simple or layered edits), and I can recommend the best one specifically for your workflow!

Death thought - legacy

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Death thought - legacy

🌿 Leaving It Better: A Reflection on Legacy, Clean Spaces, and Quiet Love

There’s a shift that happens in life—sometimes slowly, sometimes all at once—when you begin to see your surroundings not just as yours, but as something temporarily entrusted to you. Recently, I’ve experienced one of the most grounding and beautiful realizations of my life:

We might leave this world at any moment, and it’s a blessing to keep our surroundings ready for those who come after us.

At first, it may sound simple—cleaning the house, organizing a drawer, discarding what we no longer use. But beneath these humble acts lies something profound: an awareness of impermanence, a sense of responsibility, and a quiet kind of love.

🧭 Realizing We're Just Passing Through

When we remember that life is not permanent, we stop obsessing over ownership. The house I live in, the furniture I arrange, the items I treasure—they're not really mine. They are part of a temporary stage I’m occupying. Someone else will live here one day. Someone else will sleep in this room, open these cupboards, walk through this door.

And when they do, I hope they feel peace. I hope they notice the effort. I hope they sense that someone cared enough to leave things a little better than they found them.

🪞 Cleaning as a Spiritual Practice

Now, I no longer clean my home only for comfort or aesthetics. I do it with a deeper purpose:

Out of respect for the space that shelters me.

Out of gratitude for the time I’ve had here.

Out of consideration for the next person who will call it home.

There’s something beautiful in this quiet act of preparation. It feels like prayer. It feels like love without needing to be seen.

💫 The Legacy No One Talks About

We often talk about legacy in terms of achievements, money, or influence. But legacy can also be in the small, invisible things:

A home left clean and welcoming.

Instructions left clear for others to navigate.

A garden tended, a door repaired, a drawer emptied.

These are acts of hidden kindness—the kind that asks for no reward. And maybe that’s what makes them so powerful.

🕊 Letting Go, With Grace

This mindset has helped me let go of things I once held tightly. I no longer need to hoard, to cling, or to wait for “later.” If something no longer serves a purpose, I release it—not in sadness, but with thanks.

I’m not just tidying. I’m making space—for life, for death, for someone else’s story to unfold after mine.

🌍 The World Begins at Your Doorstep

Sometimes we wonder how to make the world better. This is how:

We start with what we can touch. With the four walls around us. With the spaces we control.

And when we clean with love, when we leave things better than we found them, we’re not just preparing a home for someone else—we’re preparing our hearts for what comes next.

So if you feel moved to tidy, to clean, to care—follow it.

You’re not just organizing things.

You’re honoring time.

You’re embracing humility.

And you’re sending a message into the future:

“I was here. I cared. And I left something gentle behind.”

The end

Clean up part 2

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Absolutely! Here's a printable and mobile-friendly checklist version of your Gentle Cleaning Ritual. It’s designed to be soothing, simple, and emotionally supportive, whether viewed on your phone or printed and posted in your space.

🧘‍♀️ Gentle Cleaning Ritual Checklist

“Caring for My Space, Not Perfecting It”

🌼 BEFORE YOU CLEAN (Grounding – 1–2 minutes)

☐ Sit quietly for a moment

☐ Hand on heart or stomach

☐ Say/think:

“I’m safe. I choose to begin slowly.”

“Small steps are enough. I don’t need to finish.”

🧹 CLEANING SESSION (5–10 mins max)

☐ Choose one small zone only (e.g. shelf, chair, drawer)

☐ Set a timer (5 or 10 minutes)

☐ Begin gently — no rushing

☐ Stop when the timer rings, even if you feel like continuing

🧺 SAFE MESS ZONE

☐ Use a tray, box, or basket for:

Items you’re unsure about

Temporary “thinking” clutter

☐ Say to yourself:

“This is not a failure zone. It’s where I give myself space to decide later.”

🧠 AFTER CLEANING (Debrief – 2 mins or less)

☐ Sit and take 3 deep breaths

☐ Ask yourself:

How do I feel now?

What part of me resisted?

What helped me move through?

☐ Whisper or write:

“I showed up. That’s enough for today.”

“The mess does not define me.”

🗓️ OPTIONAL WEEKLY RHYTHM

Day Focus Check ✓

Monday Clean 1 small surface ☐

Wednesday Emotional grounding (no cleaning) ☐

Friday Sort 2–3 items in Safe Mess Zone ☐

Sunday Return 1 item to its place ☐

💬 Affirmation Space (write or say aloud)

“I am learning to care, not control.”

“Progress happens gently and in layers.”

“Even when I pause, I’m healing.”

✅ TIP: Print this and put it in:

Your journal

Your wall or fridge

Inside a drawer or closet door

Or screenshot it for your phone’s home screen

Would you like me to format this into a downloadable PDF file you can print or save?

Clean up - part 1

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1. Hi, may i know why every time i try to clean up the house, i am successful at first attempt, while it followed by retaliation to the process and i make more mess than before. This happen even when i tried just a little step towards cleaning up.

The myth of cleaning up.

The act of cleaning up on the surface

Hi, thank you for sharing this—it’s a more common struggle than most people admit, and there are actually several layered psychological and emotional reasons this can happen. Let’s unpack it gently:

🧠 What’s Possibly Happening (Internally):

1. Initial Success = High Motivation + Hope

* That **first step** feels rewarding because you’ve taken control.

* You likely get a **dopamine boost**, which makes the act of cleaning feel doable, even exciting.

2. **Retaliation = Emotional or Mental Overwhelm**

* After the initial high, you might start **feeling pressure**—like now you “must” keep going or maintain it.

* If you’ve linked cleaning with **past shame, guilt, or expectations** (from childhood, caretakers, or inner standards), those emotions can surface and sabotage the progress.

3. **Mess = Manifestation of Inner Conflict**

* Making more mess afterward may not be laziness—it could be a subconscious **defense mechanism**:

* “If I mess it up again, I don’t have to face the pressure to keep it perfect.”

* “If I sabotage this now, no one can say I failed later.”

---

### 🌀 **It’s Often a Cycle:**

1. You clean → feel great

2. Internal critic or perfectionist kicks in → anxiety or overwhelm

3. You "fail" to keep going → frustration

4. Mess increases → guilt → restart loop

---

### 💡 What You Can Try:

#### 1. **Change the Goal: From “Clean” to “Care”**

* Instead of thinking “I need to clean the house,” try “I want to care for this space in small ways.”

* Shifts the energy from pressure to kindness.

#### 2. **Make Micro-Messes Safe**

* It’s okay if things get a little messier as part of sorting.

* Tell yourself: “Mess is part of progress, not proof of failure.”

3. **Connect Emotionally to a Small Zone**

* Choose **one small area** (a table, drawer, or shelf) and make it **your emotional anchor**.

* Whenever other areas spiral, return to this anchor. It’s a symbol that “I can do this.”

4. **Talk Back to the Inner Critic**

* When you feel resistance rising, pause and ask:

* “Whose voice is telling me I must get it all done perfectly?”

* “What if it’s okay not to finish today?”

---

### ✍️ Journaling Prompt (If You Like Writing):

> “When I clean and then mess things up again, I feel \_\_\_\_. This reminds me of \_\_\_\_. What I wish I could feel instead is \_\_\_\_.”

---

### 🕊️ You’re Not Alone

This is a **healing process**, not just a cleaning one. You may be working through **old patterns of self-sabotage**, perfectionism, or even trauma.

If you'd like, I can help you build a gentle, non-linear cleaning ritual that suits your emotional rhythm.

Would you like help building one?

Wonderful. Let's create a **gentle, healing cleaning ritual** that works with your emotional rhythm—not against it. This will be less about being “productive” and more about feeling **emotionally safe** and **emotionally seen** while you clean.

---

## 🌱 **Your Personalized Cleaning Ritual**

(*designed for someone who self-sabotages after an initial burst of progress*)

---

### **1. Name the Process**

Give your cleaning journey a kind, sacred name.

Examples:

* “Caring for My Space”

* “Returning Home to Myself”

* “Tidying with Tenderness”

This changes the meaning from “chore” to “choice.”

✅ *Your turn: What would you like to call it?*

(I can continue using your chosen name in the steps.)

---

### **2. Pre-Cleaning Grounding (1–2 mins only)**

Before you begin:

* Sit still.

* Place your hand on your heart or stomach.

* Whisper (or think):

> “I’m safe. It’s okay to begin. I’m not alone.”

> “Small steps are enough. I don't need to finish.”

This creates emotional permission.

---

### **3. Set a Micro-Zone + Micro-Time**

* Pick **one zone only**: e.g., your bedside table, a drawer, one chair.

* Clean for **only 5 or 10 minutes max.**

Use a **timer** if helpful—then stop when it rings.

👉 *This helps your nervous system feel safe with stopping instead of going into overdrive.*

---

### **4. Create a “Safe Mess Zone”**

Designate a tray, basket, or corner where you’re allowed to:

* Place things you’re unsure about.

* Dump items temporarily without guilt.

Tell yourself:

> “This is my thinking zone, not my failing zone.”

---

### **5. Emotional Debrief (Very Brief)**

After cleaning:

* Sit down.

* Take 3 deep breaths.

* Ask yourself gently:

* “How do I feel now?”

* “Did anything inside me resist? Why?”

* “Did I expect more from myself?”

Write one sentence if you like, or just whisper it.

---

### **6. Celebrate the Fact You Showed Up**

Not what you cleaned. Just the fact that:

* You **tried**.

* You **faced resistance**.

* You **listened to yourself**.

Even if you made more mess afterward, it’s still part of the cycle unwinding.

💬 Example affirmation:

> “I showed up. That’s enough for today.”

> “The mess does not reflect my worth.”

---

## 📅 Weekly Rhythm (Optional)

| Day | Ritual Focus | Notes |

| --------- | ------------------------ | ----------------------------------- |

| Monday | Clean 1 small surface | Set timer. Stop after it rings. |

| Wednesday | Emotional grounding only | No cleaning—just reflect or plan. |

| Friday | “Safe Mess” zone sorting | Sort 2–3 things. Not full clean-up. |

| Sunday | Reset with care | Return 1 item to where it belongs. |

*This gentle pace builds trust with yourself again.*

---

Would you like me to turn this into a printable or mobile-friendly checklist for daily use?

And would you like help naming your ritual now?

5.Absolutely! Here's a **printable and mobile-friendly checklist** version of your **Gentle Cleaning Ritual**. It’s designed to be soothing, simple, and emotionally supportive, whether viewed on your phone or printed and posted in your space.

---

## 🧘‍♀️ *Gentle Cleaning Ritual Checklist*

**“Caring for My Space, Not Perfecting It”**

---

### 🌼 BEFORE YOU CLEAN (Grounding – 1–2 minutes)

☐ Sit quietly for a moment

☐ Hand on heart or stomach

☐ Say/think:

> “I’m safe. I choose to begin slowly.”

> “Small steps are enough. I don’t need to finish.”

---

### 🧹 CLEANING SESSION (5–10 mins max)

☐ Choose one **small zone only** (e.g. shelf, chair, drawer)

☐ Set a timer (5 or 10 minutes)

☐ Begin gently — no rushing

☐ Stop *when the timer rings*, even if you feel like continuing

---

### 🧺 SAFE MESS ZONE

☐ Use a tray, box, or basket for:

* Items you’re unsure about

* Temporary “thinking” clutter

☐ Say to yourself:

> “This is not a failure zone. It’s where I give myself space to decide later.”

---

### 🧠 AFTER CLEANING (Debrief – 2 mins or less)

☐ Sit and take 3 deep breaths

☐ Ask yourself:

* How do I feel now?

* What part of me resisted?

* What helped me move through?

☐ Whisper or write:

> “I showed up. That’s enough for today.”

> “The mess does not define me.”

---

### 🗓️ OPTIONAL WEEKLY RHYTHM

| Day | Focus | Check ✓ |

| --------- | --------------------------------- | ------- |

| Monday | Clean 1 small surface | ☐ |

| Wednesday | Emotional grounding (no cleaning) | ☐ |

| Friday | Sort 2–3 items in Safe Mess Zone | ☐ |

| Sunday | Return 1 item to its place | ☐ |

---

## 💬 Affirmation Space (write or say aloud)

> “I am learning to care, not control.”

> “Progress happens gently and in layers.”

> “Even when I pause, I’m healing.”

---

### ✅ TIP: Print this and put it in:

* Your journal

* Your wall or fridge

* Inside a drawer or closet door

* Or screenshot it for your phone’s home screen

---

Would you like me to format this into a downloadable **PDF file** you can print or save?

Clean up - draft

Norsanina.blogspot.com

Absolutely! Here's a printable and mobile-friendly checklist version of your Gentle Cleaning Ritual. It’s designed to be soothing, simple, and emotionally supportive, whether viewed on your phone or printed and posted in your space.

🧘‍♀️ Gentle Cleaning Ritual Checklist

“Caring for My Space, Not Perfecting It”

🌼 BEFORE YOU CLEAN (Grounding – 1–2 minutes)

☐ Sit quietly for a moment
☐ Hand on heart or stomach
☐ Say/think:

“I’m safe. I choose to begin slowly.”
“Small steps are enough. I don’t need to finish.”

🧹 CLEANING SESSION (5–10 mins max)

☐ Choose one small zone only (e.g. shelf, chair, drawer)
☐ Set a timer (5 or 10 minutes)
☐ Begin gently — no rushing
☐ Stop when the timer rings, even if you feel like continuing

🧺 SAFE MESS ZONE

☐ Use a tray, box, or basket for:

Items you’re unsure about
Temporary “thinking” clutter

☐ Say to yourself:

“This is not a failure zone. It’s where I give myself space to decide later.”

🧠 AFTER CLEANING (Debrief – 2 mins or less)

☐ Sit and take 3 deep breaths
☐ Ask yourself:

How do I feel now?
What part of me resisted?
What helped me move through?

☐ Whisper or write:

“I showed up. That’s enough for today.”
“The mess does not define me.”

🗓️ OPTIONAL WEEKLY RHYTHM

Day	Focus	Check ✓
Monday	Clean 1 small surface	☐
Wednesday	Emotional grounding (no cleaning)	☐
Friday	Sort 2–3 items in Safe Mess Zone	☐
Sunday	Return 1 item to its place	☐

💬 Affirmation Space (write or say aloud)

“I am learning to care, not control.”
“Progress happens gently and in layers.”
“Even when I pause, I’m healing.”

✅ TIP: Print this and put it in:

Your journal
Your wall or fridge
Inside a drawer or closet door
Or screenshot it for your phone’s home screen

Would you like me to format this into a downloadable PDF file you can print or save?

Insight rizq 2

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Insight rizq 2

Blending Islamic thought with self-awareness:

1. Rizq is more than money

In Islam, "rizq" (sustenance) is not just about how much money you make:

.It includes health, peace of mind, shelter, friendship, knowledge, and even the ability to worship ("ibadah').

.When you feed your cat from your income, that too is a part of your "rizq"—and a "barakah"-filled act if done with sincerity.

“And there is no creature on earth but that upon Allah is its provision…” (Qur'an 11:6)

Low income does not always mean blocked "rizq".

.A small income like RM50 per day can feel limiting, but it doesn't necessarily mean your "rizq" is blocked.

.It may be a phase, a test ("ibtila"), or even a way that Allah is purifying or preparing you for something greater.

Am I focusing too much on money?

.This is a powerful reflection. If money becomes the only lens, then we may overlook hidden blessings.

.But worrying about survival isn’t wrong—it’s natural. What matters is your intention ("niyyah"): are you trying your best while relying on Allah?

4. Could a shadow entity be taking my "rizq"?

In Islam, "jinn" or unseen beings exist, and envy ("hasad") or black magic can affect a person—but these are rare and only happen by Allah’s permission.

.The stronger explanation is psychological and spiritual: it may be "self-sabotage", fear of growth, unresolved trauma, or even low self-worth that limits your openness to new opportunities.

Are you blocking your own "rizq"?

Yes, that’s possible in these forms:

Negative beliefs (e.g., “I don't deserve more”)

Guilt from the past (as you've shared before)

Fear of success or change

Lack of action due to overthinking or perfectionism

6. Dhikr and stored "rizq"

Correct point, some "rizq" is immediate (in this world), and some is stored for the "akhirah". Your "dhikr" nourishes your soul and builds "barakah" in invisible ways.

But that doesn’t mean you won’t receive anything now—it can manifest as:

.An unexpected discount

.Someone helping you

.A sudden idea or skill

.A new way of seeing things (mental clarity = "rizq")

7. What to do now?

Here’s a balanced approach:

Spiritual: Continue "dhikr", "dua", and daily tawakkul. Ask, “Ya Allah, show me the doors of "rizq" that I do not see.”

Practical: Review skills, habits, or blocks. Are you avoiding something because of fear or low confidence?

Reflective: Journal on this question: “What am I afraid will happen if I suddenly receive a lot more money?”

Final Thought:

You are not being punished. You are being shown. Maybe your "rizq" isn’t missing—it’s just appearing in forms you haven’t recognized yet.

Would you like to explore if there’s a practical step you're unconsciously avoiding that might open a door to more income? I can help you dig gently.

Great. Let’s explore this step-by-step, like uncovering a hidden door. I’ll guide you with gentle but honest prompts to help reveal if there’s a practical step you might be avoiding that could unlock more *rizq*.

Part 1: Your Current Relationship with Money

Let’s reflect on your inner story.

1. When you think about making more money, what’s the "first" emotion or thought that comes up?

Examples: fear, excitement, “not good enough,” too hard, guilt, “I’ll lose my peace,” etc.

My answer. Fear of unknown, and I'll will lose my peace. I am not lucky enough.

2. Have you ever turned down or avoided an opportunity (job, project, selling something, asking for payment) because of fear, shame, or self-doubt?

If yes, describe one example briefly.

Answer: i feel shame to ask for money and order. I feel I'm not good enough to ask for it. I am inclined to give it free most of the time, turn out I got bullied by client.

Part 2: Beliefs That Might Be Blocking You

Your belief system shapes your action.

3. Do you believe that if you earn more, something else will go wrong?

(Like your peace, worship, or relationships will suffer?)

Yes, i i earn more, i might tell everybody and i will lose my peace.

4. Do you secretly believe that you’re not meant to have more money than you currently do?

Sometimes this is rooted in childhood experiences or how others treated our success.

My answer : Yes i am. People don't like my success. I think they prefer someone else to be successful. This happened because in a family, there will be favourite child and the other child is meant to support other physically and emotionally.

Part 3: Hidden Skills or Untapped "Rizq"

Now let’s explore the practical side.

5. What is one skill, idea, or small business you’ve thought about starting—but haven’t yet?

It could be selling, writing, translating, teaching, repairing, designing, etc.

I want to sell home produce food.

6. What’s stopping you from doing it now—even just the first step?

Be honest. Is it energy? Fear? Not knowing where to start?

Capital in term of money and confidence.

You can answer these one by one. Don’t worry about sounding “correct.” I’ll help you make sense of it after. Sometimes just "naming" the block already unlocks part of the door.

Ready when you are.

2. Great. Let’s explore this step-by-step, like uncovering a hidden door. I’ll guide you with gentle but honest prompts to help reveal if there’s a practical step you might be avoiding that could unlock more rizq.

Part 1: Your Current Relationship with Money

Let’s reflect on your inner story.

1. When you think about making more money, what’s the first emotion or thought that comes up?

Examples: fear, excitement, “not good enough,” too hard, guilt, “I’ll lose my peace,” etc.

2. Have you ever turned down or avoided an opportunity (job, project, selling something, asking for payment) because of fear, shame, or self-doubt?

If yes, describe one example briefly.

Part 2: Beliefs That Might Be Blocking You

Your belief system shapes your action.

3. Do you believe that if you earn more, something else will go wrong?

(Like your peace, worship, or relationships will suffer?)

4. Do you secretly believe that you’re not meant to have more money than you currently do?

Sometimes this is rooted in childhood experiences or how others treated our success.

Part 3: Hidden Skills or Untapped Rizq

Now let’s explore the practical side.

5. What is one skill, idea, or small business you’ve thought about starting—but haven’t yet?

It could be selling, writing, translating, teaching, repairing, designing, etc.

6. What’s stopping you from doing it now—even just the first step?

Be honest. Is it energy? Fear? Not knowing where to start?

You can answer these one by one. Don’t worry about sounding “correct.” I’ll help you make sense of it after. Sometimes just naming the block already unlocks part of the door.

Ready when you are.