Hazrat Sayyadna Sheikh Abdul Qadir( R-A)

[Zuhair Nasir]

Hayaat Mubarak of Peerane Peer Dastageer
Hazrat Sayyadna Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jilani
(Radiyyalahu Ta'ala Anhu )

PROPHECIES REGARDING BIRTH

Many prophecies regarding Hazrat Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jilani (Allah's mercy be on him) were made before his birth by renowned Sufi Saints. These were emphasized on his birth, eminence and spiritual attainments.

Hazrat Junaid A. Bagdadi (Allah's mercy be on him) in his meditation had uttered the words “his foot on my neck.” He explained that at the end of 5th century a great person will be born and who will attain great spiritual heights and will become the head of all the saints. Many renowned saintly people acknowledged and testified that Hazrat Sheikh Qadir Jilani (Allah's mercy be on him) will become the spiritual leader of all saint.

Hazrat Sheikh Hamadoo Bas (Allah's mercy be on him) was once sitting with young Hazrat Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jilani (Allah's mercy be on him) and when the letter went away Hazrat Sheikh Hamadoo Bas reflected the foot of this Ajmi (non Arab) will be on the neck of all saints i.e. (He will be accepted as the leader). Once while in his Rubat Hazrat Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jilani (Allah's mercy be on him) during the course of conversation with the saints (about 50) he said, “My foot on the neck of all the saints”. All the saints bent their heads and came under his fold e.g. Hazrat Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jilani Sheikh Ali Heti, Hazrat Sheikh Baqa lbn Baltoo, Hazra Sheikh Abu Saeed Teloolli, Hazrat Sheikh Abu Najeeb Suharwardy, Hazrat Sheikh Qasib ul Ban Mosul, Hazrat Sheikh Abu Saood (Allah's mercy be on him) etc. Hazrat Sheikh Abu Saeed Taloolli later informed that at the moment he witnessed in Divine light and felt the presence of the Noble Prophet (Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam) Muhammed (Blessings of Allah and peace be on him). It seemed that the angels and all the saints had bent their heads.

On the night of Hazrat Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jilani's (Allah’s mercy be on him) birth his father Hazrat Moosa Abu Saleh was congratulated in a dream by Allah’s Messenger (Blessing of Allah and peace be on him). He predicted that the child would be a son who would be a beloved of Allah’s (Mehboob-e- Subhani) and would command universal respect among the saint. The name ‘Abdul Qadir’ was also revealed by Allah to his parents which means great power signifying Hazrat Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jilani (Allah’s mercy be on him) high status.
BIRTH AND FAMILY

Hazarat Abu Muhammed Abdul Qadir (Allah’s mercy be on him) was born in Naif district of Jilan in Iran (Persia) on the 1st of Ramzan 470 AH (1077 AD). His father Hazrat Abdul Qadir Jilani Abu Saleh Moosa Jungi Dost was a saintly man and a direct descendent of Hazarat Imam Hasan Ibne Ali (Allah be pleased with him). His mother Hazrat Abdul Qadir Jilani Fatima was the daughter of Abdullah Somaye, a saintly person ad a direct descendent of Imam Husain (Allah be pleased with him) are the sons of Hazarat Fatima (Allah be pleased with her) and Hazarat Ali (Allah be pleased with him) and grandsons of Prophet Hazrat Muhammed (Blessing of Allah and peace be on him).




Relation To Khwaja Garib Nawaz

Hazrat Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jilani (Allah’s mercy be on him) is also related to Khwaja Garib Nawaz (Allah’s mercy be on him) both paternally as well as maternally. Hazrat Shaikh Abdul Qadir Jilani (Allah’s mercy be on him) being elder had made a forecast about Hazrat Khwaja Garib Nawaz (Allah’s mercy be on him) in 551 AH (1155 AD) that Khwaja Garib Nawaz would become a great personality and a source of inspiration to the masses. Each would have devotion and affection for one another.

[Zuhair Nasir]

Hayaat Mubarak of Peerane Peer Dastageer
Hazrat Sayyadna Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jilani
( Radiyyalahu Ta'ala Anhu )

CHILDHOOD AT HOME



Hazrat Abdul Qadir Jilani (Allah’s mercy be on him) was the youngest child of his parents. At the time of his birth his mother was nearly 60 years old. Within a few weeks new spread that the infant refused to milk suck until sunset, thereby implying that the newly born child was observing fast. Thus when in the following year the moon could not be sighted due to heavy clouds, the people came next morning for the guidance at the house of Hazrat Moosa Abu Saleh. The people decided to observe Ramzan on the basis,whether Hazrat Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jilani (Allah’s mercy be on him) had accepted milk or not.

He was very small when his father died. His maternal grandfather Abdullah Somaye showered on him his love and blessings. After sometime his grandfather died and his old loving mother took care of him. He received his early education at home. He had learnt general knowledge, Theology and the Holy Qur’aan from his mother. By the time he was 18 years old he had absorbed most of the religious education at Jilan and memorized the whole Qur’aan. His thirst for knowledge urged him to go to Baghdad for higher and religious education. His mother, with a heavy heart bid him farewell and entrusted him to the care of Allah and instructed him to always speak the truth. Hazrat Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jilani (Allah’s mercy be on him) took leave of his mother, fully aware that he may not see her again if he went to Baghdad, and promised to heed her advice.

Departure For Baghdad

His mother gave him 40 dinaars, his share of patrimony. For safety purpose she had sewn the coins on the inside of his gown. Hazrat Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jilani (Allah’s mercy be on him) joined a caravan destined for Baghdad. Hardly had they reached Hamdan when suddenly they were attacked by a band of dacoits. Every man was looted and deprived of their cash and belongings. One of the dacoits casually asked him if he had any money. Hazrat Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jilani (Allah’s mercy be on him), remembering his promise to his mother, answered in the affirmative. He looked so simple and poor that nodody believed him and could not imagine that he could be so truthful in this situation. They took him to their leader who questioned him and who also received the same reply. The leader demanded to see and Hazrat Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jilani (Allah’s mercy be on him) fearlessly indicated that the money was sewn under the gown. The dacoits and their leader were amazed at his courage and the leader inquired about the same. Young Hazrat Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jilani (Allah’s mercy be on him) said that he had promised his mother that he would always speak the truth no matter what the circumstances were. He also said that if he had told a lie on the very first stage of his journey for acquiring real knowledge of religion at later stages of his career. This impressed the leader so much that he repented for his misdeeds and asked Allah’s forgiveness and fell down at Hazrat Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jilani's (Allah’s mercy be on him) feet and became his disciple. The leader returned the money and goods to all the travellers and gave up his evil profession forever. This incident ranked him ‘as-Siddique’ by the Grace of Allah.




Acquiring Knowledge In Baghdad

Young Hazrat Abdul Qadir Jilani (Allah’s mercy be on him), after his depature from Jilan, arrived in Baghdad during the reign of Abbasid Caliphate in 488 AH (1095 AD).Due to diverse sects and interest and lust for power there was a choas and disunity in the Islamic world. The Muslim rules had lost all sense of duty heed Islamic teachings. But there remained many learned scholars in different fields who imparted knowledge to students coming from all over the world.

Hazrat Abdul Qadir Jilani (Allah’s mercy be on him ) was a complete stranger in the city of Bagdad and after few days of wandering he met Hazrat Shaikh Qazi Abu Saeed Mubarak bin Ali Mukharruni (Allah’s mercy be on him ).Hazrat Abdul Qadir Jilani (Allah’s mercy be on him ) became his disciple and was admitted in his master’s Jamia – College of Islamic Jurisprudence.Here were also many eminent scholars and teachers with mastery over their subject. Hazrat Abdul Qadir Jilani (Allah’s mercy on him ) received guidiance from them and acquired proficiency in many different topics and proved himself a worthy student of renowned teachers.

Hazrat Abdul Qadir Jilani (Allah’s mercy be on him ) had a great interest in Hadis and he attented the classes of Hazrat Abu Muhammed Jafar al Siraj, Hazrat Abdul Gani Muhammed bin Ali Manoon al Farasi ,Hazrat Abu Usman Ismail bin Muhammed Ali Ashabani , Hazrat Abdul Barkat Talha al Aquib (Allah’s mercy be on them) and many more. He was efficient in Tafseer, qirat (rectation of Qur’aan) and skilled in philosophy, logic (montiq) and lughat (vocabulary). He perfected himself in shariyat (islamic law) and tariqat (spiritual and moral path) and philosophy, from Hazrat Abu Zakria al Tabrezi (Allah’s mercy be on him). He mastered Jurisprudence in Hambali and Shafaee Fiqh from :
1. Hazrat Abu Saeed Mubarak al Mukharruni.
2. Hazrat Abul wafa Ibne Aquil.
3. Hazrat Shaikh Abul Khattab Mehfooz al Kalawani.
4. Abul Hassan Muhammad bin Qazi Abul Ala.
5. Hazrat Muhammed bin Husain (Allah's mercy be on them).His other teachers were Hazrat Abu Bakr Bin Muzaffar , Hazrat Abu Ghalib Baklani, Hazrat Abu Saeed bin Habish and Hazrat Abu Talim bin Yusuf (Allah's mercy be on them).

Every student at the institution had to make an effort to study as well as provide oneself with the necessities of life.Education, knowledge, struggle, hardship became the aim of Hazrat Abdul Qadir Jilani (Allah’smercy be on him).He was blessed by Allah with great forbearance and thirst for knowledge. Due to his natural talents and devotion he became a master of all the subjects and his efficiency and respectful nature made him very popular. He was very truthful and charitable and also had to endure great hardship. Together with his studies he used to practice Mujaheda (to conquer the self). He fasted very often and perferred to go without food rather than ask for it. He practised all that he had learnt in the books.

His teachers Hazrat Abu Saeed Mubarak Mukharruni was very fond of him and blessed him. He said that Hazrat Abul Qadir Jilani (Allah’s mercy be on him) would bring in a new era in the Islamic religion and all will benefit from him. At the graduation ceremony the master congratulated Hazrat Abdul Qadir Jilani (Allah’s mercy be on him) and praised him as being a genius, His mastery over the subjects was profound and on several occasions they had benefited from Hazrat Abdul Qadir Jilani ‘s (Allah;smercy be on him) interpretation of Hadis, After completing his education he started teaching in his master’s school. Even as a teacher he became very famous and many students from all over the world came to attend his classes. Eight long years of spiritual training and Islamic education, and contact with elevated personalities filled his heart with the love of Allah and by the age of 26 years, he had received inspiration by the Grace of Allah.

[Zuhair Nasir]

Hayaat Mubarak of Peerane Peer Dastageer
Hazrat Sayyadna Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jilani
( Radiyyalahu Ta'ala Anhu )

MUJAHEDA



Hazrat Abdul Qadir Jilani (Allah's mercy be on him) often left the city life and wandered the lonely deserts and jungles of Iraq. He endured hardships and self-denial to discipline his self (anaa, ego) and purify his soul, heart and mind. He urged his entire self towards Allah as it was done by Prophet Hazrat Muhammed (Blessings of Allah and peace be on him). He would recite the Qur’aan and often complete the whole offer prolonged prayers during the whole night. Often there would be no need for fresh ablution for the morning prayers. He wore a long woolen robe and lived on dates and water.

Once Hazrat Abdul Qadir Jilani (Allah's mercy be on him) had nothing to eat for several days and he wandered near the ruins of the palace Kasra in search of Mubah (something permissible). But when he reached there he saw 70 other holy men searching for food. Seeing them he returned to Baghdad, tired and sad. On the way back he met a foreigner who had a message from his mother, she had sent him some money. It was a gift from Allah. Hazrat Abdul Qadir Jilani (Allah's mercy be on him) went back and distributed the money amongst the 70 pious people after keeping some for himself. [As narrated by Hazrat ShaikhTalha bin Muzaffar (Allah's mercy be on him)].

After many trials and tribulations, developed tolerance and will power and had great determination and complete faith in Allah. He avoided situations and conditions that would disturb his prayers as he longed for closeness towards Allah. He uplifted those standards of quality and steadfastness according to which Allah measures His aspirant loved ones.

Once Hazrat Abdul Qadir Jilani (Allah's mercy be on him) resolved neither to eat or drink or change dress until he was given all those by a pious person favoured by Allah. Thirty nine (39) days passed in this manner by meditation and prayers.

On the 40th days some one left a plate of food by his side and went away. Although he was attracted towards the food due to hunger, he did not break his pledge. Also he was a Syed, and if the food was Zakaat or charity then it was forbidden to him. Hence, he decided not to partake the food.

After sometime his teacher, Abu Saeed Mukharruni (Allah's mercy be on him) arrived and enquired about his welfare and invited Hazrat Abdul Qadir Jilani (Allah's mercy be on him) to his house. He accepted his master’s invitation and informed that his nafs (self) was restless but his spirit was blessed by Allah and His secret was now revealed to him. Hazrat Abdul Qadir Jilani (Allah's mercy be on him) successful struggle (mujaheda) made the master so happy that he served Hazrat Abdul Qadir Jilani (Allah’s mercy be on him) food with own hands. He also awarded Hazrat Abdul Qadir Jilani (Allah's mercy be on him) the khiqa (robe) and made him enter his khilafat. The teacher also informed that his sole robe was of prophet Hazrat Muhammed (Blessings of Allah and peace be on him) who had bestowed it to Hazrat Ali (Allah's mercy be on him) and thereafter it passesd on through generation from saint, to saint, until it had reached him.



Travel

After gaining Marifat-e-llahi (Revelations) from Allah, Hazrat Abdul Qadir Jilani (Allah’s Mercy be on him) was ordered by Allah to come out of seclusion and serve humanity. He toured many Arab and Asian lands and attended many villages. He travelled as far as Ceylon Sri Lanka and observed vigil on a hill known as Daftar-e-Jilani. The teachings of Hazrat Abdul Qadir Jilani (Allah’s Mercy be on him) and their adherence to it by the Muslims of Sri Lanka has been handed down through generation and bear testimony to their inheritance.

Hazrat Abdul Qadir Jilani (Allah’s Mercy be on him) noticed that Muslims were that Muslims were ignorant of Islam and its teachings. People who preached did not practise the teachings of Qur’aan and Sunnah. Many in the garb of ulemas and sufis etc. Capitalised on the ignorance of the masses and mislead them. He prayed to Allah for guidance and was inspired to go back to Baghdad and train people in the basic teachings of Islam.

Return To Baghdad

After completing 40 years Hazrat Abdul Qadir Jilani (Allah’s Mercy be on him) returned to Baghdad in 511 AH. He went to meet his teacher Hazrat Abu Saeed Mubarak (Allah’s Mervy be on) who appointed him as professor in his Jamia (University). He taught all the subjects that he had learnt so diligently that he very soon became a popular teacher. Hazrat Abu Saeed Mubarak (Allah’ smercy be on him) handed over the institution to Hazrat Abdul Qadir Jilani’s (Allah’s Mercy be on him) care before his beath in 513 AH 1119 AD. He is buried in the Babul Karb of Baghdad.

Hazrat Abdul Qdir Jilani (Allah’s Mercy be on him) had come to Baghdad to serve humanity but moral degeneration and Islamic values exploited by men in power disgusted him. He decided to leave Baghdad and help people in the rural areas. With Qur’aan in his hands he left the city and he had hardly reached Bab-e-Halbah on the outskirts of baghdad he felt a voice restraining him from leaving Baghdad. It was the will of Allah and he came back. The next day while passing through a street an elderly man opened a door and greeted Hazrat Abdul Qadir Jilani (Allah’s Mercy be on him). He enquired about his day before intention about leaving the city and closed the door. Hazrat Abdul Qadir Jilani (Allah’s Mercy be on him) was shocked as his intentions were not disclosed to anyone and wondered how this stranger could have known about it. After many days Hazrat Abdul Qadir Jilani (Allah’s mercy be on him) met that elderly man passing through the street and he was invited to his house. Hazrat Abdul Qadir Jilani (Allah’s mercy be on him) went to the house of Shaikh Hammad Al Dabbas who was a Syrain and a syrup vendor. This Darvesh was a reputed saint of Baghdad and emphasized spiritual training, Tasavvuf and Tariqat. He tought the student to act in consonance with the will of Allah while maintaining their individuality. Hazrat Hammad al Dabbas liked Hazrat Abdul Qadir Jilani (Allah’s mercy be on him) and gave special attention and trained him in Tasawwuf. At first sufi religious aspirants did not include Aalim (scholar) and Faqih (Jurist). Hazrat Abdul Qadir Jilani (Allah’s mercy be on him) paved the way to amalgamat them.He was a sufi aalim and faqih.

After the death of Shaikh-e-Tariqat Hazrat Abu Saeed Mubarak, the spiritual attachment became closer and stronger between Hazrat Abdul Qadir Jilani (Allah’s mercy be on him) and Hazrat Hammad Al Dabbas. He became Shaikh-e-sohbat (guide in association) of Hazrat Abdul Qadir Jilani (Allah’s mercy be on him) and had great regards for him, Hazrat Hammad Al Dabbas bestowed the title of Baz-ul Ashab (The dashing falcon) on Hazrat Abdul Qadir Jilani (Allah’s mercy be on him). He often spoke highly about Hazrat Abdul Qadir Jilani (Allah’s mercy be on him) and even narrated many miracles of Hazrat Abdul Qadir Jilani (Allah’s mercy be on him). Hazrat Hammad al Dabbas died in 525 Ah, 1130 AD and his tomb is in Shorezia in Baghdad.

The Title of MOHIYUDDIN .
Hazrat Abdul Qadir Jilani (Allah’s mercy be on him) was also conferred with the title of Mohiyuddin i.e. the reviver of the faith. In the year 511 AH Hazrat Abdul Qadir Jilani (Allah’s mercy be on him) saw in a vision that he was walking along a street in Baghdad. There he met on the roadside an old and sick man who offered Islamic greetings and asked Hazrat Abdul Qadir Jilani (Allah’s mercy be on him) to help him to get up Hazrat Abdul Qadir Jilani (Allah’s mercy be on him) answered his salutation and offered to help him up. No sooner did Hazrat Abdul Qadir Jilani (Allah’s mercy be on him) help him, the valid improved and changed in stature miraculously. Hazrat Abdul Qadir Jilani (Allah’s mercy be on him) was wonderstruck and a little afraid, but the man allayed his fear and said, “I am Islam the religion of your grandfather, I had become diseased and nearly but Allah has revived me through your help. “Later at the public appearance in the mosque a man came and addressed him as ‘O Sayed Mohiyuddin’, since then people have addressed him with this name.

Blessed by Allah’s Messenger Hazrat Muhammed (Blessings of Allah and peace be on him) he became a great preacher, orator and reformer.

Once in Shawwal 521 AH Hazrat Abdul Qadir Jilani (Allah’s mercy be on him) saw Allah’s Messenger in his dream advising him to make a speech and to impart his knowledge to others. Hazrat Abdul Qadir Jilani (Allah’s mercy be on him) asked to be blessed with eloquence as he was an Ajmi (non-Arab). Allah’s Messenger recited the aayat “Call unto the way of thy Lord with wisdom and beautiful preachings’ (16 : 25) seven times and blew on the face of Hazrat Abdul Qadir Jilani (Allah’s mercy be on him). The same day after Zuhar prayer Hazrat Abdul Qadir Jilani (Allah’s mercy be on him) mounted the pulpit and gave a sermon. The audience were entranced and there was no looking back. His assemblies were attended by men of all calibre. Halls gave way to fields. About 400 men remained engaged in recording his speeches (Akhbarul Akhyar). Many embraced Islam under the influence of his sermons. His fame for learning, piety, inner illumination, truth and strict adherence to Shariyat Spread all over. People flocked to hear his lectures and benefit from the sermons that covered all aspects of life. Muslim sinners would change their course of life after listening to his discourses. His spiritual personality awed greatest of men. His preaching and so when Hazrat Abdul Qadir Jilani (Allah’s mercy be on him) spoke he was prompted by the Grace of Allah causing the miraculous and revolutionary power of such discourses.

Once Hazrat Abdul Qadir Jilani (Allah’s mercy be on him) son of Sayed Abdul Wahab was a very pious learned man and a good orator. After receiving the permission he gave a very good sermon but could not impress the restless audience. Then Hazrat Abdul Qadir Jilani (Allah’s mercy be on him) spoke in a simple manner and the prople were enthralled. When Abdul Wahab inquired upon this, Hazrat Abdul Qadir Jilani (Allah’s mercy be on him) replied that his son relied on acquired knowledge when he spoke, whereas he [Hazrat Abdul Qadir Jilani (Allah’s mercy be on him)] relied on Allah when he delivered his speeches.

Hazrat Abdul Qadir Jilani (Allah’s mercy be on him) later on became a Mufti i.e. he was entitled to issue Fatwa. In the year 528 Ah, 1134 AD a new avenue opened to serve people i.e. give opinions regarding sensitive problems, in the light of Shariyat. His fatwas were always precise and far sighted. Many Caliphs and Vazirs used to send their requests to Hazrat Abdul Qadir Jilani (Allah’s mercy be on him) for his fatwas in personal as well as state matters. Thus Hazrat Abdul Qadir Jilani (Allah’s mercy be on him) served humanity through his fatwas and brought enlightenment and guidance to all and solved confusing problems.

[Mushtaq Valli]

It was great reading of the life and times of Mehboob-e-Subhani Ghaus-e-Azam Radi Allahu anhu. Just want to relate a karamat of Ghaus-e-Azam Radi Allahu anhu.

Once a strong wind was blowing when a kite flew over the assembly to whom Saiyedena Hazrat Abdul Qadir Radi Allahu anhu was delivering a sermon. The audience was disturbed by the shrieks and noise of the kite. Then Hazrat asked the wind to cut off the head of the kite. Immediately the kite fell to the ground and its head dropped at some distance. Then Hazrat took it up and passed his hand over the dead kite and recited, ''In the name of God the most Merciful.'' Under God's command the kite became alive and flew away. The whole assembly saw the occurrence.

Ya Ghaus al Madad.

[Marhaba]

subhanallah

[aabassi]

villager said:

It was great reading of the life and times of Mehboob-e-Subhani Ghaus-e-Azam Radi Allahu anhu. Just want to relate a karamat of Ghaus-e-Azam Radi Allahu anhu.

Once a strong wind was blowing when a kite flew over the assembly to whom Saiyedena Hazrat Abdul Qadir Radi Allahu anhu was delivering a sermon. The audience was disturbed by the shrieks and noise of the kite. Then Hazrat asked the wind to cut off the head of the kite. Immediately the kite fell to the ground and its head dropped at some distance. Then Hazrat took it up and passed his hand over the dead kite and recited, ''In the name of God the most Merciful.'' Under God's command the kite became alive and flew away. The whole assembly saw the occurrence.

Ya Ghaus al Madad.

Subhanallah!! Ya ghous pirane-e-pir

[Hasan Askari]

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