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Qutb is an absolute axis masquerading as a human being

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Imagine holding the entire universe together and still having to pay taxes. In esoteric Islamic traditions, the Qutb is the supreme spiritual leader of an era, acting as the invisible cosmic pillar that prevents the entire universe from collapsing. They are entirely unknown to the public, secretly maintaining reality while blending into the crowd.

Qutb is an absolute axis masquerading as a human being
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