Names and Titles of Shaykh 'Abd al-Qadir al-Jilani

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All Praises is due to Allāh Almighty Subhanhu Wa Ta’ala, choicest Salāms and Salutations upon His Beloved Habīb, Sayyidunā Muhammadur-Rasūlullāh SallAllahu Alaihi wa Sallam, his noble family, the illustrious Sahābah and distinguished Awliya Ridwanullahi Ta'ala Alaihim Ajma'een.

A rich store of information about GAUS-UL-AZAM is conveniently available, to those familiar with the religious and spiritual tradition of Islam, in his names, his surnames, and the many titles conferred upon him by his devoted followers. It is not unusual for these to take up several lines in an Arabic manuscript, but let us start with the short form of His name:

..:: Shaykh ‘Abdul Qadir al-Jilani ::..
SHAYKH:
A term applied throughout the Islamic world to respected persons of recognized seniority in learning, experience and wisdom. Its basic meaning in Arabic is “an elder; a man over fifty years of age.” [The spellings Sheikh, Shaikh and Shaykh may also be encountered in English-language publications.]
ABDUL QADIR:
This is HIS personal name, meaning “Servant of the All-Powerful.” [The form ‘Abdul Qadir, which the reader may come across elsewhere, is simply an alternative transliteration of the Arabic spelling.] It has always been a common practice, in the Muslim community, to give a male child a name in which ‘Abd is prefixed to one of the Names of Allah Subhanhu Wa Ta’ala.
AL-JILANI:
A surname ending in “i” will often indicate the bearer’s place of birth. Shaykh ‘Abdul Qadir Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu was born in the Iranian district of GILAN, south of the Caspian Sea, in A.H. 470/1077-8 C.E. [In some texts, the Persian spelling GILANI is used instead of the arabicized form al-Jilani. The abbreviated form AL-JILI, which may also be encountered, should not be confused with the surname of the venerable ‘ABDuL-KARIM AL-JILI RADI ALLAHU TA'ALA ANHU [A.H.827/1424 C.E.], author of the celebrated work AL-INSAN AL-KAMIL, who came from Jil in the district of Baghdad]

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Let us now consider a slightly longer version of the Shaykh’s name, as it occurs near the beginning of Al-Fath ar-Rabbani :

..:: Sayyiduna ‘Al-Shaykh Muhyi’d-Din Abu Muhammad ‘Abdul Qadir Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu ::..
SAYYIDUNA AL-SHAYKH:
“Our Master, the Shaykh.” A writer who regards himself as a Qadri, a devoted follower of Shaykh ‘Abdul Qadir Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu, will generally refer to the latter as Sayyiduna , or Sayyidi .
MUHYI’D-DIN:
“Reviver of the Religion.” It is widely acknowledged by historians, non-Muslim as well as Muslim, that Shaykh ‘Abdul Qadir Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu displayed great courage in reaffirming the traditional teachings of Islam, in an era when sectarianism was rife, and when materialistic and rationalistic tendencies were predominant in all sections of society. In matters of Islamic jurisprudence and theology , he adhered quite strictly to the highly “orthodox” school of Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu.
ABU MUHAMMAD:
“Father of Muhammad.” In the Arabic system of nomenclature, a man’s surnames usually include the name of his first-born son, with the prefix Abu [Father of……..].
RADI ALLAHU ‘ANHU:
“May Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala be well pleased with him!” This benediction is the one customarily pronounced - and spelled out in writing - after mentioning the name of a Companion of the Prophet [Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala bless him and give him peace]. The preference for this particular invocation is yet another mark of the extraordinary status held by Shaykh ‘Abdul Qadir Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu in the eyes of his devoted followers.

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Finally, we must note some important elements contained within this even longer version:
..:: al-Gaus al-A'zam Sultan al-Awliya’ Sayyiduna ‘sh-Shaykh Muhyi’d-Din ‘Abdul Qadir Al Jilanial-Hasani al-Husaini ::..
AL-GAUS AL-A'ZAM:
“The Supreme Helper ” [or, “The Mightiest Succor”]. Gaus is an Arabic word meaning:

A cry for aid or succor. Aid, help, succor; deliverance from adversity. The chief of the Saints, who is empowered by Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala to bring succor to suffering humanity, in response to His creatures’ cry for help in times of extreme adversity.
SULTAN AL-AWLIYA:
“The King of the Saints.” This reinforces the preceding title, emphasizing the supremacy of the Gaus above all other orders of sanctity.
AL-HASANI AL-HUSAINI:
“The descendant of both Imam al-Hasan Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu and Imam al-Husain Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu, the grandsons of the Prophet [Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala bless him and give him peace].” To quote the Turkish author, Shaykh Muzaffer Ozak Afandi [may Allah Subhanhu Wa Ta’ala bestow His mercy upon him]:

“The lineage of Shaykh ‘Abd al-Qadir Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu is known as the Chain of Gold, since both his parents were descendants of the Messenger [Allah Subhanhu Wa Ta’ala bless him and give him peace]. His noble father, ‘Abdullah Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu, traced his descent by way of Imam al-Hasan Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu, while his revered mother, Umm al-Khayr Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu, traced hers through Imam al-Husain Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu.”

As for the many other surnames, titles and honorific appellations that have been conferred upon Shaykh ‘Abdul Qadir Al JilaniRadi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu, it may suffice at this point to mention al-Baz al-Ash’hab

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..:: 11 Exalted Names of Shaykh ‘Abd al-Qadir al-Jilani Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anho ::..

There are 11 names from amongst the names of Hazrat Ghaus al-Aa'zam (Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anho) that are a means of gaining blessings and freedom from hardships. If these names are recited during calamities, illness or in one's home and business then the recite will gain much benefit.


These names are as follows:-


سید محی الدین سلطان رضی اللہ تعالی عنہ
1. Sayyid Muhayuddin Sultaan (Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anho)

محی الدین قطب رضی اللہ تعالی عنہ
2. Muhayuddin Qutub (Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anho)

محی الدین خواجہ رضی اللہ تعالی عنہ
3. Muhiy'ud'deen Khuwaja (Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anho)

محی الدین مخدوم رضی اللہ تعالی عنہ
4. Muhayuddin Makhdoom (Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anho)

محی الدین ولی رضی اللہ تعالی عنہ
5. Muhayuddin Wali (Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anho)

محی الدین بادشاہ رضی اللہ تعالی عنہ
6. Muhayuddin Baadshah (Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anho)

محی الدین شیخ رضی اللہ تعالی عنہ
7. Muhayuddin Shaykh (Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anho)

محی الدین مولانا رضی اللہ تعالی عنہ
8. Muhayuddin Maulana (Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anho)

محی الدین غوث رضی اللہ تعالی عنہ
9. Muhayuddin Gaus (Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anho)

محی الدین خلیل رضی اللہ تعالی عنہ
10. Muhayuddin Khalil (Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anho)

محی الدین رضی اللہ تعالی عنہ
11. Muhayuddin (Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anho)

[Fatawa Radawiyyah Sharif, Vol 26, Page 432]

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..:: Some of his titles, beautifully rendered in the prologue of Jala’ al-Khawatir ::..

The Shaykh,
The Imam,
The most learned scholar,
The pious abstainer,
The dutiful worshiper,
The knower by direct experience,
The avoider of excess,
The Shaykh of Shaykhs,
The proof of Islam [Hujjat al-Islam],
The axis of the human race [Qutb Al-Anam],
The upholder of the Sunna,
The suppressor of heretical innovation,
The crown of those who know by direct experience,
The love of those who tread the spiritual path,
The pillar of the Shari'ah ,
The mainstay of the Haqiqah ,
The signpost of the Tariqah ,
The chief of the saints,
The leader of the pure,
The lantern of those who travel the spiritual way,
The guide,
The captain of those who are devoted to their duty,
The lamp of the people of devotion and purity,
Shaykh Muhay ud Din Muhammad ‘Abdul Qadir Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anho,
The son of Abu Swalih Musa al-Jili Radi Allhu Ta'ala Anho
The grandson of 'Abdullah The Hermit Radi Allhu Ta'ala Anho.

May Allah Subhanhu Wa Ta'ala sanctify his spirit and illuminate his mausoleum. May He (Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala) gather us at the Resurrection as members of his company, and may He (Subhanhu Wa Ta’ala) grant that we die in the embrace of his affection. May He (Subhanhu Wa Ta’ala) allow us to enjoy the benefit of his blessed grace and of his spoken words, both in this world and in the Hereafter. And may Allah Subhanhu Wa Ta’ala bless our Master Muhammad SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam and his family Subhanhu Wa Ta’ala and his companions Subhanhu Wa Ta’ala, each and every one of them, and may He Subhanhu Wa Ta’ala grant them peace in great abundance. And praise be to Allah Subhanhu Wa Ta’ala, Lord of All the Worlds.

[Sayyedah 777]

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