At its core, this book is a collection of spiritual experiences of one of Islam’s greatest teachers, who led an exemplary life of piety and servanthood. Shaikh ʿAbd al-Qādir al-Jīlānī stated that these profound unveilings are among the many blessings from Allah that flowed to him throughout the day and night. He described these spiritual gifts as futūḥ al-ghayb (revelations of the unseen). This work serves as both a conceptual and practical guide for the seeker of Allah. While other editions of this book follow the original manuscript’s chronological flow, this unique edition organises Shaikh ʿAbd al-Qādir’s profound insights into thematic chapters that highlight the fundamental traits and attributes of Islamic spirituality, known as Sufism. This structure offers a transformative way to engage with this seminal work, making the Shaikh’s timeless wisdom more accessible than ever before.
Fifteen Letters (Khamsata ‘Ashara Maktuban)
This book consists of fifteen letters by Shaikh ‘Abd Al-Qadir Al-Jilani. Articulated in a sublime mystical language, the letters describe spiritual experiences that are attained through striving against one’s base desires and committed devotion to Allah. They are written in a peculiar style whereby each sentence or group of sentences is followed by a related Qur’anic text, which is often a part of a verse.
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