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Grand Masters of Sufism : Shaykh Abdul Qadir Geylani & Shaykh Ahmad ar-Rifai'i
The Sufi thought of Shaikh Abdul Qadir Jilani ... and its impact on the Indian Sub-continent
Abd 'al-Qadir Jilani : Sufism, Qadiriyyah and Shaykh Abd al-Qadir al-Jilani
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Grand Masters of Sufism: Shaykh Abdul Qadir Geylani & Shaykh Ahmad ar-Rifai

Paperback - 206 pages

Translated by: as-Sayyid as-Shaykh Taner al-Ansari

Grand Masters of Sufism brings together in one volume two paramount texts from two of the most influential shaykhs in the history of Sufism. Abdul Qadir Geylani's (al-Jilani), Radi Allahu ta'ala anhu, Secret of Secrets and Ahmed er Rifai's, Radi Allahu ta'ala anhu, Guidance to Mysticism present key concepts of the Sufi path in profound detail and can each stand alone as a work of unparalleled authority. Together, they comprise a veritable textbook for students of Sufism and all who would seek a deeper understanding of the mysteries of spiritual life.

In this first English translation of 'Guidance to Mysticism' - Shaykh Taner Ansari provides rich commentary that preserves the original text, while at the same time making it relevant to modern sensibilities.

As Pir of the Qadiri Rifa'i Sufi Tariqa, Shaykh Taner draws on the lineage of his venerable and beloved masters for a unique and authentic translation of these texts. The result of his endeavour is Grand Masters of Sufism, a book wrought in reverence and love.

Contents

---Hadrat Abdul Qadir Geylani Biography
---Hadrat Ahmad ar-Rifai'i Biography
---Shaykh Taner Ansari's Biohraphy
---Translators Preface
---Editors Notes

Secrets of Secrets
---Preface
---Returning to the Motherland
---The descent of the Human Being to the lowest of the Low
---The Place's of the Ruh in the Body
---About Ilms
---Tawba and Talqin
---The Path of Tasawwuf
---Zikr is Related
---The Conditions of Zikr
---Seeing Allah Almighty; Seeing the Divine Manifestation and the Attainment of it
---The Veils of Nur and Zulmat
---Sa'ada and Shaqawa
---The Fuqara Class
---Taharat
---The meaning of Salaat in Shariah and Tariqat
---Tajrid ; The Realm of Detachment and Isolation and the Purification of Marifah
---Zakat
---Fasting in Shari'ah and Tariqah
---Hajj ; Pilgrimage in Shari'ah and Tariqah
---Wajd and Safa ; Ecstacy and Spiritual Enjoyment
---al Khalwa and al-Uzla ; Seclusion and Isolation
---Awrad Khalwati ; The Litanies of the Path of Khalwa
---Dreams
---About the People of Tasawwuf
---Final Words

Guidance to Mysticism

---The Honour of Aql
---Good Akhlaq and Tawazu
---The Protection and Goodness of the Tongue
---Appreciation of Favour
---The Path of Haqq
---Shari'ah and Nasiha ; Comply with Adab
---Amri bi 'l-Mar'uf wa Nahyi Ani 'l-Munkar ; Enjoining the Good & Forbidding the Wrong
---Mujahada ; Striving against your Nafs
---Being Cautious of Dunya
---Khawf and Rija
---Ilm-e-Wahbi ; Knowledge Given by Allah Almighty
---The People of Zahir and Batin
---Respect and Love for Anbiya, Awliya and Ashab
---Divine Truths, Realities and Facts
---Epilogue ; Advice given by Hadrat Shaykh Ahmad ar-Rifai'i

Translated into English by: as-Sayyid as-Shaykh Taner al-Ansari

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The Sufi Thought of Shaykh Sayyid 'Abdul Qadir Jilani

Hardback - 350+ pages by Manzoor Ahmad Bhat

... and its impact on the Indian Sub-Continent !

This excellent new publication deals with the Sufi thought of one of the most revered and influential sufis, Shaykh Abdu 'l-Qadir al-Jilani, may Allah be pleased with him, particularly its impact on the tradition of the Indian subcontinent.

A historical perspective is presented on the religious-political theorists of the time and pattern of administration. In an interesting study, it deals with the life and works of the saint and the emergence of Sufi thought and organisation of Sufi silsilas.

The objective analysis leads to this conclusion that the Shaykh has not deviated even in the least from the fundamental teachings of the Qur’an and the Sunnah of the Beloved Prophet, May Allah bless him and grant him peace.

Contents

---Preface

---Introduction

---Chapter 1]. Times of Shaikh ‘Abdu’l Qadir Jilani, Radi Allahu ta'ala anhu

---Chapter 2]. Life of Shaikh Sayyid ‘Abdu’l Qadir Jilani, Radi Allahu ta'ala anhu : A Contemporaneous Appraisal

---Chapter 3]. Origin and Development of Tasawwuf

---Chapter 4]. Sufi Thought of Shaikh ‘Abdu’l Qadir Jilani, Radi Allahu ta'ala anhu

---Chapter 5]. Impact of Shaikh ‘Abdu’l Qadir Jilani’s Thought on the Subcontinent

---Conclusion

---Appendix A

---Appendix B

---Bibliography

---Index

Preface: Tasawwuf (Sufism) as an Islamic science is being studied both by Muslim and non-Muslim scholars and the Orientalists with great interest and curiosity, yet with diverse objectives in their minds. Some regard it as mysticism, a few others categorise it as a form of ruhbaniyat (monasticism), while some treat it as spirituality or ’Irfan.

In fact, tasawwuf (Sufism) is a mediator between shari’ at and haqiqat. Practising shari’ at in the most desired form that could guide a believer properly to understand the haqiqat; Ultimate Reality) in its totality is tasawwuf. It can also be termed as the esoteric aspect of the teachings of Islam.

In this book, which is a humble attempt to study the Sufi thought of Shaikh Sayyid ’Abdu’l Qadir Jilani, Radi Allahu ta'ala anhu, highly revered and the most influential Sufi and Preacher of his times, endeavour has been to provide a historical perspective while exploring the most recurring themes of his thought, in the light of the shaykhs original works. An attempt has also been made to provide an insight into the impact of the shaykh’s thought on the Indian subcontinent and the subsequent emergence of various Qadiriyya centres in that area.---Manzoor Ahmad Bhat

About the Author : Manzoor Ahmad Bhat is B.Sc., B.Ed., M.A., M.Phil., PhD. and is working as senior Assistant Professor in 5.H. Institute of Islamic Studies, University of Kashmir. His fields of specialisation are Tasawwuf (sufism), Ethics, Islamic Da’wah and History of Kashmir (medieval period).

[Hardback 357 pages]
Only £29.95 INCLUSIVE OF UK DELIVERY

Abd 'al-Qadir Jilani by Dilaver Gürer

Paperback - 120 pages Translated into English by: Hanife Oz

Description : Abd al-Qadir Jilani, May Allah be pleased with him, a leading Sufi figure of the 12th century, has been touching the lives of people for centuries. As Dilaver Gürer describes, Shaykh Abd al-Qadir Jilani, May Allah be pleased with him, has always been elemental to Islamic culture, history and Islamic sciences through the order he founded, the Qadiriyyah. Since then, the Sufi views of Abd al-Qadir Jilani, May Allah be pleased with him, and the Qadiriyyah order have functioned as an elaborate part of the fabric of Muslims’ lives, both on material and spiritual planes.

This book is a humble contribution to the history of Sufism as an introduction to the life of this great historical figure, Abd al-Qadir Jilani, May Allah be pleased with him, his life, his Sufi views, and history of the Qadiriyyah order.

Table of Contents:

I. The Era of Shaykh Abd al-Qadir Jilani's Lifetime

   A. Political Situation
   B. Intellectual and Cultural Situation
   C. Sufism at the Time of Abd al-Qadir Jilani

I. Shaykh Abd 'al-Qadir Jilani's Life, His Scholarship and his personality as a Sufi

   A. Life of Abd al-Qadir Jilani
   B. His Works
   C. His Public Sermons and His Oratory
   D. His Teachings
   E. Anecdotes and Miracles from His Life
   F. His Opinion on Mansur al-Hallaj
   G. Impressions From Abdb al-Qadir Jilani's Contemporary Sufis
   H. Impressions of Shaykh Muhyiddin Ibn al-Arabi

II. Shaykh Abd al-Qadir Jilani's Notion of Sufism

   A. Abd al-Qadir Jilani in his own Words
   B. His Understanding of Sufism
   C. What is Sufism?
   D. Attributes of Sufis
   E. Knowledge-Deed-Sincerity
   F. Unity of God (Tawhid)

III. Qadiriyyah

A. The Expansion and Branches of the Order
B. Principles, Customary Practices in Qadiriyyah Order

---Conclusion
---Selected Bibliography

About the author : Dilaver Gürer (Ph.D., Marmara University, 1997) is Professor of Sufism at Selçuk University in Konya, Turkey. He has written books on Sufism in Turkish and in English. His recent publications include Mevlana Jalal Al-Din Rumi His Life and His Path (Rumi, 2007) and Selections from Discourses of Rumi (Rumi, 2007).

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Purification of the Mind - Jila' al-Khatir Second Edition

Paperback - Total 185 pages by Shaykh Abd al-Qadir al-Jilani

Translators : Shetha Al-Dargazelli and Louay Fatoohi
Revised and Improved Translation - Second Edition

About the Book: This book contains discourses that Shaykh ‘Abd Al-Qadir Al-Jilani May Allah sanctify his secret, delivered at his school in Baghdad. As in all of his sermons and writings, the Shaykh explains in these discourses to his audience how to draw nearer to God. His words are the fruit of years of personal strife against his lower self and complete dedication to God, thus telling the fascinating story of his attainment to nearness to God.

The Shaykh addresses many spiritual diseases — such as envy, greed, arrogance, and attachment to this world — and the qualities that the seeker of God must acquire — such as love, renunciation, humility, satisfaction, patience, and truthfulness. He explains in a simple but very powerful and effective way to the wayfarers how to have their spiritual diseases healed and what qualities they need to acquire for their journey to God. The Shaykh’s words and advice are not targeted at certain people, but they address various spiritual states and stations. His words provide a drink for everyone who thirsts for knowledge that takes him nearer to his Lord.

Discourses from a great teacher:

* Forty five discourses by Shaykh ‘Abd Al-Qadir Al-Jilani
* Essential exhortations for the seeker of God
* Genuine advice from the Master’s own spiritual experience
* Wise words elucidating the spiritual reality of Islam

Table of Contents

---Introduction to the Second Edition | A Biography of Shaikh ‘Abd Al-Qadir Al-Jilani

---Good Behavior in the Company of Shaykhs'
---Repentance,
---The Mediator,
---Love,
---Trust,
---Renunciation,
---Fear,
---Patience,
---Sincerity,
---Truthfulness,
---Sorrow,
---Satisfaction,
---Piety,
---Striving Against the Lower Self,
---The Blessings of Remembrance [of Allah],
---The Works of the Heart,
---The Knowledge of Saints,
---Putting Knowledge into Practice,
---Spending on the Poor,
---Seclusion,
---Solitude,
---The Definition of the Sufi,
---Extinction,
---Pardoning,
---The Light of the Believer,
---Denouncing this World,
---The Fruit of Knowledge,
---Denouncing Hypocrisy,
---The Benefits of the Month of Ramadan,
---The Benefit of Mercy,
---The Prohibition of Injustice,
---Neglecting What is of No Concern,
---Humility,
---Denouncing Dissimulation,
---Envy,
---The Curtailment of Hopes,
---Death,
---Thinking Well of Others,
---Having a Sense of Shame,
---Enduring Affliction