Silsila al-Qadiriya 
Shrine of al-Ghawth al-Adham 
 

Sayyaduna Shaykh 'Abd al-Qadir al-Jilani - Baghdad Shareef  
May Allah sanctify his secret 

al-Ghawth al-Adham 
Sayyadina ash-Shaykh 'Abd al-Qadir al-Jilani [d.561H / 1166 CE] 'alayhi al-rahmah wa'l-ridwan
 

Born in Jilan, Persia. Shaykh Abd al-Qadir al-Jilani was a Sufi master and Sayyad (descendant of the Final Messenger, the Most Beloved Prophet Muhammad-Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam) from both his father and mother, (al Hasani, w'al Husayni).

His contribution and renown in the sciences of Sufism and Sharia was so immense that he became known as the spiritual pole of his time, al-Ghawth al A'zam (the "Supreme Helper" or the "Mightiest Succor"). His writings were similar to those of al-Ghazali in that they dealt with both the fundamentals of Islam and the mystical experience of Sufism. Studied Hanbali jurisprudence in Baghdad. Spent twenty-five years as a wandering ascetic in the deserts of Iraq. Became a popular teacher with his own Sufi school & centre.  Most universally popular Wali Allah & revered man after the salf as-salihin. Recognised as the patron & founder of the Qadiri order. Has a reputation for theological soundness that has led others to claim his work as the basis for their own insights & experiences.  

 Necklace of Gems - (Qala'id al Jawahir)                   Translated by Muhtar Holland.  
 Paperback - 603 pages                         by Shaykh Muhammad ibn Yahya at-Tadifi (d. 963A.H)   

 
A Biography of Shaykh 'Abd al-Qadir al-Jilani (may Allah be well pleased with him); on the Marvelous Exploits of the Crown of the Saints, the Treasure-trove of the Pure, the Sultan of the Awliya', the Sublime Qutb, Shaykh Muhyi'd-din 'Abd al-Qadir al-Jilani.
 
This is the life story of the man who has been called the Sultan of the Saints (awliya') of Allah. In the history of the Saints of Islam, Shaykh 'Abd al-Qadir (may Allah be well pleased with him) stands out as being unique, in the broad scope of perfection that includes his lineage, his complete development, piety, knowledge of the religion and adherence to the Sacred Law (Shari'a), his intimate and direct knowledge of the Divine, and his establishment by the Lord of All the Worlds at the level of Reality (Haqiqa). In this extensive biography we are given vivid glimpses of his charismatic exploits (karamat), many of which seem to defy the ordinary rules of nature. The book is also a small history of more than forty of the Shaykhs of his time, his companions of that day and age, as well as a description of his children, grandchildren and descendants.                                                             Translated into English by Muhtar Holland.

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 Utterances of Shaykh 'Abd al-Qadir al-Jilani - (Malfuzat)    
 Paperback - 144 pages                                                                                     Translated by Muhtar Holland.

 
In the original handwritten manuscripts the Malfuzat is usually found as an appendix or attachment to Al-Fath ar-Rabbani [The Sublime Revelation]. 

It is a collection of many pieces of wise advice that do not fit neatly into the discourses in that book. In it are answers to questions put to him by disciples and those who attended the discourse sessions, extemporaneous advice, and most importantly, the Shaykh discusses the high level of aspiration possible for the ordinary person, and the way to accomplish it.

First translation into English, by Muhtar Holland.

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The Book of the Secret of Secrets and the Manifestation of Lights  
 (Sirr al-Asrar wa Mazhar al-Anwar) by Shaykh 'Abd al-Qadir al-Jilani                                           

 Paperback - 123 pages                                                               Translated by Muhtar Holland. 

This is the Muhtar Holland English translation of this precious work. Although there has been a previously published English interpretation by the respected Shaykh Tosun Bayrak (see below), this is the first actual translation into the English Language which includes transliteration of all Arabic key words.  

The contents are too diverse to describe here, but include:  

The shops of the spirit in the body; Division of knowledge into knowledge on the tongue and knowledge in the inner core; The number of the sciences; Explanation of the Sacred Law [Shari'a], the Spiritual Path [Tariqa], Direct Knowledge [Ma'rifa] and Reality [Haqiqa]; Concerning the people of spiritual culture [tasawwuf]; The difference between the ascetics and the people of intimate knowledge; Meanings of the term tasawwuf; The five tokens of bliss; The tokens of misery; The four domains, the spirits, the manifestations, and the intellects and so on. 
This is a most important book for anyone traveling the spiritual path. Twenty-four sections.

 
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  The Secret of Secrets (Sirr al-Asrar)                 by Hadrat 'Abd al-Qadir al-Jilani

  Paperback - 172 Pages              Translation by Shaykh Tosun Bayrak al-Jerrahi al Halveti                 

An interpretative translation by Shaykh Tosun Bayrak al-Jerrahi al-Halveti of Sirr al-Asrar by Hadrat Abd al-Qadir al-Jilani (May Allah sanctify his secret), considered the greatest saint of Islam (Sultan al-Awliya) and the eponymous founder of the Qadiriyya order; the first of the great Sufi brotherhoods which radiate throughout the Islamic World. The Secret of Secrets, considered one of the greatest works of classical Sufi Mysticism appearing in English for the first time. It reveals in a brief compass the very essence of Sufism, showing how outward practises such as prayer, fasting, alms-giving and pilgrimage - contain a wealth of inner dimension which must be discovered and enjoyed if external actions are to be performed in a manner pleasing to God. When this is achieved the soul finds true peace and the spiritual life becomes complete. 

Shaykh Abd al-Qadir al-Jilani (May Allah sanctify his secret), born near the Caspian Sea, is one of the most venerated figures in Sufism his burial place in Baghdad attracts millions of pilgrims and from throughout the globe. 

‘A book of great importance to Sufism...Sheikh Tosun has done an admirable job in presenting not only a translation but a lucid interpretation of one of Jilani’s most important works. ’ Gnosis

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   Jila al-Khatir : Purification of the Mind :  Discourses by Shaykh 'Abd al-Qadir al-Jilani 

   Paperback -  210  pages

This book is the English translation of Shaykh Muhammad Al-Casnazani al-Husayni's (Allah be pleased with him) first ever edition of the Arabic edition of the manuscript "Jila’ Al-Khatir" of the great Sufi Master Shaykh ‘Abd Al-Qadir al-Jilani (May Allah sanctify his secret). The 1000 years old manuscript consists of 45 discourses, but the recent arabic edition of the book classified the contents into forty sections each dealing with a specific spiritual topic. Tariqa (or Sufism) is that unique spiritual journey to Allah 'Azza wa Jall and therefore it represents the spiritual side of Islam'', as Shaykh Muhammad al-Casnazani calls it. Making this spiritual journey requires following a Master who has himself successfully made the journey to Allah 'Azza wa Jall and who is  knowledgable of the human lower self and its spiritual diseases.

The words of Shaykh ‘Abd al-Qadir al-Jilani May Allah sanctify his secret are   the fruit of his spiritual journey in the path of love and sincerity of the beloved Prophet Muhammad   May Allah shower His Blessings upon him. These words are based on a real story of spiritual   struggle against the evil of the human soul, a struggle that made Shaykh ‘Abd al-Qadir al-Jilani (May Allah sanctify his secret) one of the greatest spiritual teachers ever.

This book is a manual for purifying the soul and attaining to Allah Almighty.

 
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   The Pre-Eminence of Sayyid 'Abd al-Qaadir Jilaani

    over Sayyid Ahmad Kabeer al-Rifaa'i   by Aala Hadrat Imam Ahmad Raza

    [ Paperback - 54 Pages ]                                                                   

The status of al-Ghawth al-A'zam Sayyid Shaykh Abd al-Qaadir al-Jilaani May Allah be pleased with him.

This important book is the translation of the title; ''Expulsion of poisonous Snakes from the Boundaries of the Elevated Status of Sayyid al-Rifa'i'' as written by the great Mujaddid, Ala Hadrat, Imam Ahmad Raza al-Qadiri Barkaati Muhaddith Bareillwi alaiyir rahmah in defence of the status of al-Imam al-Awliya, al-Ghawth al-Azam Hadrat Sayyid Shaykh 'Abd al-Qaadir Jilaani alayhir rahmah. It deals with the ruling pertaining to whether Sayyiduna Shaykh Ahmad Rifaa'i Kabeer alayhir rahmah was the 'Qutb al-Aqtab and Ghawth' of that era or whether Ghawth al-A'zam Hadrat Sayyid Abd al-Qadir Jilani alayhir rahmah held that unique position. Aala Hadrat Imam Ahmad Raza Allah be pleased with him has written a detailed answer on this subject and the reader will certainly be overwhelmed with the facts recorded in this   book. We are sure that everyone will certainly benefit from it.

 
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   Futuh al-Ghaib :  Revelations of the Unseen  - by Shaykh 'Abd al-Qadir al-Jilani 
   Paperback - 168 pages

'Al-Ghawth al-A'zam' - Shaykh 'Abd al-Qadir al-Jilani (May Allah sanctify his secret) - the Saint of Baghdad does not stand in need of an introduction to the Muslim World. Among the books associated with his name, the Futuh al-Ghaib has acquired a fame that befalls to very few works of this kind. This book is evidently mystical, though not too mystical for the average intelligent person with a little introspection. It seems that the world is consumed with questions of material existence to find any time for study, and yet the social and political upheavals all over the world make the question of life and existence so uncertain. Futuh al-Ghaib is for the seekers on the path of attainment to Allah Almighty. The murshid (shaykh/spiritual guide) strives to inculcate Islamic discipline into the heart of the mureed (student/disciple) and the method so adopted or followed, comes to us, the readers, in the form of   such books. Whilst we, the ordinary readers, read these books to increase our knowledge, the   mureed  goes through the experience physically, mentally and spiritually till the attainment of   certainty. Living in the company of the Murshid, teaches a mureed more than what can be absorbed   through reading such books. The murshid invariably practices what he preaches and becomes a living   model amongst his mureeds.

 
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Hazrat Ghousul Azam : Shaykh Muhi'uddin Abdul Qader Jilani & his Descendents

 Paperback - 64 pages                                                               Dr. Shah Abdul Baten Jalal Ahmad 

'' There are many books written about the great saint Ghawth al-Adham Hadrat Abu Muhammad Muhi'y ad-Din Shaykh Abd'al-Qadir al-Jilani (Allah sanctify his secret) in different languages and from every corner of the world. I personally have profited from researching these books, in particularly ''Jila al-Khatir'' translated by Dr.Louay Fatoohi of Baghdad Shareef.  

This book describes briefly the life of Hadrat Shaykh Abd'al-Qadir al-Jilani Radi Allahu ta'ala anhu, his teachings, sayings and lectures. These writings are a great treasure of Islam. The descendents of Shaykh Abd'al-Qadir al-Jilani are shining like dazzling stars, who are emitting spiritual lights throughout the world. ----- Dr. Shah Abdul Baten Jalal Ahmad.

 
 
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  The Saint of Jilan : Ghaus ul Azam   by S.A. Salik

   Paperback - 110 pages  

This is believed to be amongst the very first English translated biographies of Sayyadina Hadrat Ghawth al-A'zam Shaykh 'Abd al-Qadir al-Jilani (May Allah sanctify his secret), hence it is easy to follow and read. Hadrat Ghawth al-A'zam, was a great Sufi, preacher and the King of all the Saints ; Sultan al-Awliya.  

Sh. Muhammad Ashraf's publication (published in Lahore, Pakistan) covers the complete life of the great shaykh, from his birth, early life, education, spiritual advancement, sermons, fatwas, family life, many miracles and departure from the temporary world. 

 
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Ghous-ul-A'zam : A Spiritual Master

Paperback - 38 pages                     by Sajid-ul-Hashmi (Edited by Tahira Bi)

 

This compact booklet contains the seerah (autobiography) of al-Ghawth al-A'zam Muhy ud-Din Sayyadina Shaykh Abd al-Qadir al-Jilani Radi Allahu ta'ala anhu. It covers Ghous-ul-A'zam's Radi Allahu ta'ala anhu birth, childhood, his quest for knowledge, encounter with bandits, truth & falsehood, acquired knowledge, enemies, foot on the neck of all saints, his clogs, the snake, the roast chicken, his departure from the temporary dunya (world).

 
Suitable for ages 9 and over.

 
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