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 & 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.

 

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 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 Shaykh Muhtar Holland's 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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Emanations of Lordly Grace (al-Fuyudat ar-Rabbaniyya)

A Treasury of Qadiri Prayers and Wisdom                                   Isma'il Muhammad Sa'id al-Qadiri

Paperback - 500+ pages

Translated from arabic by Shaykh Muhtar Holland

This Edition also includes: Glad Tidings of Good Things and the Arrival of Delight

Basha'ir al-Khairat wa Bulugh al-Masarrat ---  
A Collection of Supplications attributed to Shaykh Abd al-Qadir al-Jilani (May Allah be well-pleased with him). 

 
Description from the publisher: The contents of this book are of particular interest to spiritual seekers, especially those who follow the path of al-Ghawth al-A'zam Sayyadina as-Shaykh 'Abd al-Qadir al-Jilani (May Allah be well-pleased with him). The main theme is the prayer of supplication (du'a) addressed to Allah Almighty in various traditional forms, invocations of blessing on the Beloved Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace), and numerous poems attributed to Shaykh Abd al-Qadir (May Allah be well-pleased with him). 

This is a unique collection of the work and explanations of Shaykh 'Abd al-Qadir al-Jilani (may Allah be well pleased with him), that includes definition and attributes of the seven selves [nafs], an explanation of the names of the seven stations [maqamat], the creed ['aqida] of the Supreme Helper (may Allah be well pleased with him), the meaning of the names of the Qadiriyya order, the remarkable virtues of al-Jilani the Qutb, the names of our master, 'Abd al-Qadir, litanies [awrad] for the taming of hearts and for emergency situations; how to offer the greeting of peace [salam] to the men of the unseen [Ghaib] and much much more.

 
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Revelations of the Unseen - Futuh al-Ghaib by Shaykh Abd al-Qadir al-Jilani

Paperback - 195  pages                                              Translated by Shaykh Muhtar Holland 

 
78 Discourses by Shaykh 'Abd al-Qadir al-Jilani May Allah be pleased with him.  

Perhaps the most well known collection of the great Shaykh's discourses. These short and powerful discourses cover topics of interest to every seeker of the spiritual path. A glimpse at the some of the topics covered will reassure the reader that the Shaykh is addressing issues that are as pertinent in this day and age as the day he spoke about them so many hundreds of years ago.

Here is a small sample: On passing beyond the creation; On drawing near to Allah; On fear and hope; On trust and its stages; On how the contact [wusul] with Allah is attained; On not complaining; On the classification of the seeker's state; On the two conditions of the self [nafs]; On the reason for the trials borne by certain believers; On the seeker and the sought.

 
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The Removal of Cares - (Jala' al-Khawatir)           by Shaykh Abd al-Qadir al-Jilani

Paperback -   pages                                                            Translated by Shaykh Muhtar Holland 

45 Discourses by Shaykh 'Abd al-Qadir al-Jilani, Allah be pleased with him.  

Translated into English from one of the few remaining copies that exist of this rare document, The Removal of Cares is a further collection of longer discourses on spiritual progress along the path [tariqa] by the great Shaykh.

This collection could be considered an extension of The Sublime Revelation - al-Fath ar Rabbani having been recorded in the year 546 AH, although the dates of the discourses in 'The Removal of Cares' overlap somewhat those of that collection.

Once again the reader will marvel at the extensive wisdom of Shaykh 'Abd al-Qadir al-Jilani May Allah be pleased with him and experience the transformative effect of the blessed grace that accompanied his spoken word. First translation of this work into English by Shaykh Muhtar Holland.

 
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Fifteen Letters - Khamsata 'Ashara Maktuban  by Shaykh Abd al-Qadir al-Jilani

Paperback -  75 pages                                      Translated into English by Shaykh Muhtar Holland

 
Fifteen letters by Shaykh 'Abd al-Qadir al-Jilani to one of his disciples.  

Originally written in Persian, they were translated into Arabic by 'Ali Husamu'd-din al-Muttaqi (the Devout), who said of them,

"... these letters comprise nuggets of wisdom and spiritual counsel '' --- couched in various forms of allegory, metaphor, paraphrase and quotation, including approximately two hundred and seventy-five Qur'anic verses.

They also contain allusions to the experiences [adhwaq] and spiritual states [halat] of the Sufis (may Allah's good pleasure be conferred upon them all). Translated into English by Shaykh Muhtar Holland.

 
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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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  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.  

This book 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                                    Translated into English by Aftab-ud-Din Ahmad

'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. Amongst 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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Sufficient Provision for Seekers of the Path of Truth -  Revised 2009 Print 
(Al-Ghunya li-Talibi Tariq al-Haqq)      by Shaykh Abd al-Qadir al-Jilani May Allah be pleased with him

Paperback - 5 Volume Set - 1738 pages                         Translated into English by Muhtar Holland  

This encyclopedic work is a complete resource on the inner and outer aspects of Islam.

The translation has been published in 5 volumes. Translated by Muhtar Holland into English for the first time, and over five and a half years in the translating, this work is undoubtedly the publishing event of this century and a treasure of unimaginable value to the believers. 1738 pages.

A small Excerpt from the Sufficient Provision for Seekers ... 

CONCERNING SOME PARTICULAR BENEFITS OBTAINED BY THOSE WHO INVOKE THE DIVINE MERCY BY SAYING: "IN THE NAME OF ALLAH [BISMI'LLAH]."

Allah will surely bestow His mercy upon those who refuse to follow Satan [Shaitan], who turn away from sinful disobedience ['isyan], who take good care to avoid the Fires of Hell [niran], who make it their regular practice to perform works of charity [ihsan], and who constantly remember the All-Merciful [ar-Rahman], for they never fail to invoke His Mercy by saying: "In the Name of Allah [Bismi'llah]."  

Allah will surely bestow His Mercy upon those who take refuge with Allah, who turn in repentance to Allah, who put their absolute trust in Allah, and who actively practice the remembrance of Allah, for they never fail to invoke His Mercy by saying: "In the Name of Allah [Bismi'llah]."  

Allah will surely bestow His Mercy upon those who abstain from this world [dunya], who long for the hereafter, who endure with patience when they must suffer [adha], who give thanks for blessed well-being [na'ma'], and who actively practice the remembrance of the Master [Mawla], for they never fail to invoke His Mercy by saying: "In pain the Name of Allah [Bismi'llah]."  

Congratulations to any servant [of Allah] who is steering well clear of the Tempter [Taghut], who is expecting nothing more from this world than his basic nourishment [qut], and who is actively practicing the remembrance of the Living One who never dies [al-Hayy alladhi la yamut], for that servant is surely saying right now:

"In the Name of Allah [Bismi'llah]."

 
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Hand in Hand on the way to Allah with
Tariqa Aliyyah Qadiriyyah Casnazaniyyah

Paperback - 82 pages                                                                               by Dr. Louay Fatoohi

Sufis have given exceptional importance to spreading Islam because the Beloved Prophet May Allah bless him and grant him peace, himself has affirmed that guiding people to Islam is the main duty of every Muslim. One of the Prophet's traditions concerning the importance of guidance is that: "guidance is the greatest worship in Islam". Therefore, Sufis dedicated much efforts to spreading the message of the Prophet through the guiding campaigns of different Sufi Turuq [plural of Tariqa], all of which have branched out of the same great origin, the Prophet Muhammad May Allah bless him and grant him peace. In fact, the history of Islam attests to the fact that spreading the light of this great religion to different parts of the world was mainly due to great efforts and deeds of Shaikhs of Sufism. One of the Sufi Turuq that played and plays a distinct role in spreading and teaching the message of the Prophet Muhammad May Allah bless him and grant him peace, and defending Islam is Tariqa 'Aliyya Qadiriyyah Casnazaniyyah.

TARIQA 'ALIYYAH QADIRIYYAH CASNAZANIYYAH
 
This Tariqa is known by this name after three of the greatest Sufi Masters, al-Imam 'Ali bin Abi Talib, Shaikh 'Abdu 'l-Qadir al-Gaylani, and Shaikh 'Abdu 'l-Carim Shaikh al-Casnazani. Tariqa Casnazaniyyah (as usually called) has a continuous chain of Shaikhs that starts with the Prophet Muhammad May Allah bless him and grant him peace and ends with the present Master Shaikh Muhammad al-Casnazani. Each one of these Shaikhs received the Masterhood from his predecessor. The life of each of these great Shaikhs reveals ideal sincerity and complete dedication and devotion to the Way of the Prophet May Allah bless him and grant him peace. The number of dervishes of this Tariqa is estimated to be a few millions. They are spread, mainly, in Iraq, Jordan, west of Iran, and south of Turkey. 

The present Master of Tariqa Casnazaniyyah, Shaikh Muhammad al- Casnazani, is a descendant of the Prophet Muhammad May Allah bless him and grant him peace. The grand grandfathers of this noble family had emigrated to the very north of the Islamic countries after the persecution they faced from authorities in several places of the Islamic world during the reign of the 'Abbasid dynasty, which was just a continuation of the pervious Umayyad persecution of the lineage of the Prophet. Among those noble descendants who left the Arab peninsula and emigrated to the north is Abu Yusif who was later known as al-Hamadani (The Hamadanian) because he settled in Hamadan, now west of Iran. Abu Yusif Al-Hamadani's son Baba' Ali also lived in Hamadan, but the two sons of Baba'Ali, Musa and 'Isa, both moved to north of Iraq and lived in a village known as Barzinja, now in a city known as Sulaymaniyyah. Therefore, Musa and 'Isa both carried the title "al-Barzinji". Musa had no lineage whereas 'Isa al-Barzinji is the grandfather of all the Barzinjians who are descendants of the Prophet Muhammad May Allah bless him and grant him peace, including the noble al-Casnazani family. 

 
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Secret of Secrets - [Sirr al-Asrar] : A Rare Classic on Tasawwuf 

Large Hardback - 240 pages                   by Sayyadina Shaykh Abd'al-Qadir al-Jilani 'alayhir rahman

English Translation, Notes and Reference by:
Shaykh Abdul Hadi al-Qadiri al-Radawi.

Prepared by the Imam Ahmad Raza Academy

 
Published by Barkaaturr Raza Publications

This book contains the very essence of Sufism, giving a Sufi explanation of the fundamental duties of Islam — prayer, fasting, alms giving and pilgrimage. Secret of Secrets forms a bridge between Shaykh Abdul Qadir al-Jilani’s May Allah be pleased with him two famous works, Ghunyat al-talibin (Wealth for Seekers), which is meant to inspire men and women to be good practicing Muslims, and Futuh al-ghayb (Revelation of the Unseen), a late collection of lectures on mystical topics.

'This work, which contains a biographical introduction to one of the author's least-known works, represents a valuable contribution to the field ... the translator's introduction provides an insight into the various personal qualities and divine graces which are recognised in combination as proof of sainthood...It is clearly and elegantly presented, accessible, and has the considerable merit of combining metaphysical doctrine with devotional ethics as encapsulated in the life and work of one of the most endearingly popular Sufis of all time.'--- Journal of Islamic Studies  

 
 
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