بسم اللّٰهِ الرحمن الرحيم
Hadrat
Abdul Qadir al-Jilani
شَيْخ عَبْد ٱلْقَادِر ٱلْجِيلَانِي
(Rahimahullah) رَحِمَهُ ٱللَّٰهُ
1 Ramadan 470 AH
11 Rabi al-Thani 561 AH
From birth, refrained from nursing during daylight hours, only taking milk after sunset — this was confirmed by his mother as one of the earliest signs of his saintliness. Lips uttered 'Allah Allah' at birth. 1,100 male infants born that same day reportedly became saints. His birth was foreseen by the great saints of the era — Jilaan (Gilan, near Baghdad, present-day Iran)
- ◈Allah Almighty loves him and has announced this love to the inhabitants of the heavens and earth — as established from Sahih al-Bukhari, Hadith 3209, regarding those whom Allah loves
Excellence of Shaykh Abd al-Qadir al-Jilani, p.3 — Maktaba tul Madina
- ◈Hadrat Shaykh Ahmad al-Rifa'i (rahimahullah) bore witness: 'The river of Islamic law is in his right hand, and the river of spiritual reality is in his left hand. Drink from whichever you wish. There is no second to him in this age.' He also said: 'Regretful is the one who does not see Shaykh Abd al-Qadir al-Jilani'
Excellence of Shaykh Abd al-Qadir al-Jilani, p.6 — Maktaba tul Madina
- ◈A pious predecessor was granted a vision of the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) in a dream and was given glad tidings three times: 'Those whose shaykh is Abdul Qadir Jilani will die upon the Quran and Sunnah'
Excellence of Shaykh Abd al-Qadir al-Jilani, p.2 — Maktaba tul Madina
- ◈Imam Ahmad Raza Khan (rahimahullah) stated in Al-Fatawa al-Razawiyyah that speaking badly of Hadrat Ghaus-e-Azam (rahimahullah) is lethal poison — causing destruction of both worldly life and the Hereafter
Excellence of Shaykh Abd al-Qadir al-Jilani, p.14 — Maktaba tul Madina
- ◈At age five, recited 18 Quranic portions from memory
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- ◈Completed the entire Quran recitation nightly for fifteen years
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- ◈Performed one thousand daily voluntary prayers
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- ◈Taught thirteen different Islamic sciences including Tafsir, Hadith, Fiqh, and Arabic grammar
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- ◈Over 500 non-Muslims embraced Islam through his interventions
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- ◈More than 100,000 sinners and wrongdoers reportedly repented through his influence
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- ◈Shaykh Abd al-Haqq al-Dehlawi (rahimahullah) states: 'None of the noble saints are comparable to Shaykh Abd al-Qadir al-Jilani in relation to saintly marvels. Some pious predecessors have even stated: The saintly marvels of Shaykh Abd al-Qadir al-Jilani are like a chain of pearls, for when it breaks, the pearls drop one after the other. Hence, his saintly marvels are innumerable.'
Excellence of Shaykh Abd al-Qadir al-Jilani, p.20 — Maktaba tul Madina
- ◈The widespread acceptance of Hadrat Ghaus-e-Azam (rahimahullah) across creation — centuries after his departure — is proof of him being beloved to Allah Almighty. Hearts naturally incline towards him as a sign of his love in the Divine court
Excellence of Shaykh Abd al-Qadir al-Jilani, p.4 — Maktaba tul Madina
- ◈Mufti Ahmad Yar Khan Na'imi (rahimahullah) states: 'People naturally utter the supplicatory words rahimahullah or radi Allahu anhu for a saint, and people's hearts instinctively incline towards such a person. The natural attraction of hearts is a sign of them being beloved in the court of Allah Almighty.'
Excellence of Shaykh Abd al-Qadir al-Jilani, p.4 — Maktaba tul Madina
- ◈In a Hadith Qudsi in Sahih al-Bukhari, Allah Almighty states: 'Whoever bears enmity towards a saint of Mine, I declare war upon him' — making enmity towards Hadrat Ghaus-e-Azam (rahimahullah) among the gravest of dangers
Excellence of Shaykh Abd al-Qadir al-Jilani, p.13 — Maktaba tul Madina
- ◈Sayyiduna Shaykh Husayn b. Ahmad Kawwaz al-Bisati (rahimahullah) states: He made du'a to see Abu Salih al-Mu'adhin (rahimahullah) and saw him in good state. He asked him, 'O Abu Salih! How are you?' He replied, 'O Abu al-Hasan! If I had not sent abundant salawat upon the beloved Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), I would have been destroyed.'
Excellence of Shaykh Abd al-Qadir al-Jilani, p.1 — Maktaba tul Madina
“When my Ummah is in distress they should seek help from Ghaus-e-Azam”— Attributed to the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) — widely cited in Ahl-e-Sunnat literature regarding Hadrat Shaykh Abdul Qadir Jilani (rahimahullah)
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Journeyed to Baghdad at age 10 in 480 AH to pursue Islamic education
Arrived in Baghdad during the era of great scholarly activity. His mother sewed gold coins into his coat for his provision and told him to always speak the truth
Studied under renowned scholars of Baghdad
Studied under Abu Al-Wafa Ali Ibn Aqeel, Abu Sa'eed Mubarak Makhzoomi, Abu Khair Hammad bin Muslim Al Dabbas, and Abu Zakariyya Yahya Al Tibrayzi. Received spiritual succession (Khilafat) from Abu Sa'eed Mubarak Makhzoomi
Spent 25 years in the jungles and deserts of Iraq in intense spiritual retreat
Endured severe hardships, hunger, thirst and exposure. Overcame trials through Quranic recitation and patience. Emerged as the most spiritually advanced saint of his era
Began public teaching and lecturing in Baghdad in 521 AH
Up to 70,000 people attended his public lectures. 400 scribes with inkpots would record his discourses. Taught 13 different Islamic sciences including Tafsir, Hadith, Fiqh, and Arabic grammar
Led guidance of the Muslim Ummah for 40 years (521-561 AH)
His madrasah in Baghdad became the centre of Islamic learning. Over 500 non-Muslims embraced Islam through his teachings and more than 100,000 sinners repented through his influence
Journeyed to Baghdad at age 10 in 480 AH to pursue Islamic education
Arrived in Baghdad during the era of great scholarly activity. His mother sewed gold coins into his coat for his provision and told him to always speak the truth
Studied under renowned scholars of Baghdad
Studied under Abu Al-Wafa Ali Ibn Aqeel, Abu Sa'eed Mubarak Makhzoomi, Abu Khair Hammad bin Muslim Al Dabbas, and Abu Zakariyya Yahya Al Tibrayzi. Received spiritual succession (Khilafat) from Abu Sa'eed Mubarak Makhzoomi
Spent 25 years in the jungles and deserts of Iraq in intense spiritual retreat
Endured severe hardships, hunger, thirst and exposure. Overcame trials through Quranic recitation and patience. Emerged as the most spiritually advanced saint of his era
Began public teaching and lecturing in Baghdad in 521 AH
Up to 70,000 people attended his public lectures. 400 scribes with inkpots would record his discourses. Taught 13 different Islamic sciences including Tafsir, Hadith, Fiqh, and Arabic grammar
Led guidance of the Muslim Ummah for 40 years (521-561 AH)
His madrasah in Baghdad became the centre of Islamic learning. Over 500 non-Muslims embraced Islam through his teachings and more than 100,000 sinners repented through his influence
Journeyed to Baghdad at age 10 in 480 AH to pursue Islamic education
Arrived in Baghdad during the era of great scholarly activity. His mother sewed gold coins into his coat for his provision and told him to always speak the truth
Studied under renowned scholars of Baghdad
Studied under Abu Al-Wafa Ali Ibn Aqeel, Abu Sa'eed Mubarak Makhzoomi, Abu Khair Hammad bin Muslim Al Dabbas, and Abu Zakariyya Yahya Al Tibrayzi. Received spiritual succession (Khilafat) from Abu Sa'eed Mubarak Makhzoomi
Spent 25 years in the jungles and deserts of Iraq in intense spiritual retreat
Endured severe hardships, hunger, thirst and exposure. Overcame trials through Quranic recitation and patience. Emerged as the most spiritually advanced saint of his era
Began public teaching and lecturing in Baghdad in 521 AH
Up to 70,000 people attended his public lectures. 400 scribes with inkpots would record his discourses. Taught 13 different Islamic sciences including Tafsir, Hadith, Fiqh, and Arabic grammar
Led guidance of the Muslim Ummah for 40 years (521-561 AH)
His madrasah in Baghdad became the centre of Islamic learning. Over 500 non-Muslims embraced Islam through his teachings and more than 100,000 sinners repented through his influence
- ♥Completed the entire Quran recitation nightly for fifteen years
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- ♥Performed one thousand daily voluntary prayers
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- ♥Endured severe hardships during his studies — overcame them through Quranic recitation
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- ♥A man who had fallen into heresy came to him in repentance. Hadrat Ghaus-e-Azam (rahimahullah) accepted his repentance and made du'a for him, and the man was restored to the correct Ahl-e-Sunnat belief. He then repented publicly before the Islamic brothers, declared his sincerity and testified that the beliefs of Ahl al-Sunnah are true
Excellence of Shaykh Abd al-Qadir al-Jilani, p.8 — Maktaba tul Madina
- ♥A pious man was granted a vision of the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) who said to him three times: 'Those whose shaykh is Abdul Qadir Jilani will die upon the Quran and Sunnah'
Excellence of Shaykh Abd al-Qadir al-Jilani, p.2 — Maktaba tul Madina
- ♥Mufti Ahmad Yar Khan Na'imi (rahimahullah) was granted a vision in which he saw Hadrat Ghaus-e-Azam (rahimahullah) who informed him: 'If you find yourself facing an issue, then turn to my son al-Kazimi in Multan as he is a lion of Islam.' He then said, 'I like the book he is writing.' Through this spiritual connection, many were guided
Excellence of Shaykh Abd al-Qadir al-Jilani, p.9 — Maktaba tul Madina
- ♥Strictly adhered to all obligatory and necessary acts — offered 1,000 voluntary units of salah daily, and for 15 years completed a recital of the Quran every night. He would prioritise obligatory worship over everything else and taught his disciples to do likewise
Excellence of Shaykh Abd al-Qadir al-Jilani, p.18 — Maktaba tul Madina
- ♥Taught patience and contentment, saying: 'The apportioned provision will not increase through your chasing it, and it will not decrease due to your contentment; therefore, be pleased with the decree of Allah Almighty'
Excellence of Shaykh Abd al-Qadir al-Jilani, p.29 — Maktaba tul Madina
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78 discourses on spiritual guidance
62 discourses on Divine openings
45 discourses on polishing the thoughts
Five-volume comprehensive Islamic guide covering beliefs, worship, and spirituality
Book of the Secret of Secrets — on spiritual knowledge
Recorded sayings and discourses
Divine effusions — spiritual teachings
Glad tidings of good — a collection of prayers and blessings
Abu Saalih Musa Jangidost
Hadrat Umm-ul-Khayr Fatimah (rahimahullah)
Sayyid Sayfuddeen Abdul Wahhab — led his father's funeral prayer and continued his spiritual mission
Shaykh Abd al-Razzaq al-Qadiri (rahimahullah) — witnessed and recorded many of his father's marvels
Entire family — grandfather, father, mother, aunt, brother, and sons — were known for piety and righteousness
11th Rabi-ul-Aakhir, 561 AH
91 years old
“Responded to troubles with patience and prayer rather than complaint — credited Surah Alam Nashrah (verses 5-6) about ease accompanying difficulty”
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“This world is like a shadow — if you chase it, you will never catch it; but if you turn your back to it, it has no choice but to follow you”
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“The hardships I faced were so severe that had they fallen upon mountains, the mountains would have crumbled. But through Quranic recitation, every hardship was overcome”
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“The apportioned provision will not increase through your chasing it, and it will not decrease due to your contentment; therefore, be pleased with the decree of Allah Almighty”
Excellence of Shaykh Abd al-Qadir al-Jilani, p.29 — Maktaba tul Madina
- 🌟Hadrat Ghaus-e-Azam (rahimahullah) memorised 18 parts of the Quran by the time he was just 5 years old!
- 🌟He was so dedicated to worship that he recited the entire Quran EVERY SINGLE NIGHT for 15 years!
- 🌟Over 500 people who didn't know about Islam became Muslim because of his kindness and teachings!
- 🌟His family was so special — he was a descendant of both Hadrat Imam Hasan (radi Allahu anhu) AND Hadrat Imam Husayn (radi Allahu anhu)!
- 🌟He wrote many famous books that people still read today, hundreds of years later!
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