Thanks for the kind words!!

I’m really determined to get this tattoo done; actually, not just this, but I’m thinking of getting more in the future. The main tattoo I want to get is a sleeve for my upper arm, there are also other ideas I want to have done on other parts of my body.

No worries about the meanings as I’m a student of both Buddhism and Sufism, and I can read and speak Arabic just as good as English!

I’ve contacted two of the best tattoo parlors in NYC, both have given me the same quote (~$200 an hour) with around 10 sessions to have it finished.

This is the piece I’m thinking about, not exactly like it, but this is an imagination of how I want it to look.

Any other advice is greatly appreciated!!

Thanks!

I’m thinking of using a collection of images/writing that convey a collection of ideas, beliefs, and (at least in my head) tells the story of how the past few years, along with reading, and praying asserted my faith in a divine creator. Something that marks my devotion and spirituality. I can’t even find the words to describe it but I hope you get the idea :rolleyes:

Placement: covering my left deltoid, triceps, biceps, all the way down to my elbow.

Here are two ideas that I want expressed on my skin..
Idea1: I’m a Muslim, a Shii’a Muslim, influenced by buddhist meditation and Sufi mysticism. All of these combined literally saved my life, my mind from insanity, and continue to strengthen me and enlighten my mind and soul, and forever will.
Idea2: I’m fascinated by stars (ancient knowledge/mysticism) and I’m a Libra. I’m not sure yet how to incorporate that yet, but I will. 😎

Of course, I made a folder on my computer with an initial collection to be narrowed down later.

This is Ibn-Arabi, the godfather of Sufi mysticism and poetry. The artist depicted him as a female wrapped in his sufi poetic verses referring to his passion/anti-sexism in religion

If I get that among the artwork, I’ll have him dressed up like he is in this picture:

This is also an artwork of Ibn-Arabi’s sufi poetry, I love the colors, brings out the original Andalus period of art.

I’m also thinking of stuff like this.. Verses from the Quran in Arabic calligraphy.. The options are many..

This is also a piece of sufi art I’m considering.. The man flying represents how reaching the highest stage of devotion can turn a man into a God-like entity.

Finally, something reflecting the Buddhist teachings/meditation I learned.. Maybe have this piece or something like it covering my elbow??