SHAIKH ABDUL QODIR JILANI RADHIALLAHU ‘ANH – THE MASTER OF EVERY MYSTIC

BismillahirRahmanirRahim. Alhamdulillahi Rabbil ‘Alameen, Wassolatu Wassalamu ‘Ala Rasulillah Sallallahu ‘Alaihi wa Sallam, Wa Aalihi, WaSahbihi, Wa Aulia Illahi Ila akhiri zaman.

Assalamu ‘Alaikum WaRahamtullah to all my brothers and sisters in Islam.

The Master of the Masters, the pious of the pious, the Emerald of the Emeralds, the Superior of all Mystics, the Crown of all Spiritual paths, the savior of the Ummah, the everlasting universal ‘Aulia’, the Hasani and Husaini of the Sacred Ahlul Bayyit, the Supreme Helper Shaikh Muhyddin ‘Abdul Qodir Jilani Radhiallahu ‘Anh has made this absolute ultimate declaration :

'This foot of mine is upon the neck of every saint of Allah [qadami hadhihi 'ala raqabati kulli waliyyin li'llah].'

Every Aulia’ from every Tariqah in every corner of the world from mashriq to maghrib bowed their head in immediate response this declaration. They were all great sheikhs and Aulia’ Allah at that moment and yet they obey the ‘Declaration” for absolutely it’s the Command of Allah to Shaikh Muhyiddin Abdul Qodir Jilani Radhiallahu ‘Anh to make the Declaration.

• Please pay careful attention that no other Aulia’ Allah has made such a Declaration in the past or present. In precise word no other Aulia’ Allah known has attained such an immense spiritual state to make a such a Declaration.

• Please look carefully that no Aulia’ was celebrated and praised throughout the world in the past and present as Shaikh Muhyddin Abdul Qodir Jilani Radhiallahu ‘Anh.

• Every great Aulia’ Allah from every Toriqah during his time and after his wafat came affiliated with him (Radhiallahu ‘Anh) to gain Barakah from him as he (Radhiallahu ‘Anh) is the Chieftain of every Spiritual Path.

• It’s equally important to note that his (Radhiallahu ‘Anh) presence and his (Radhiallahu ‘Anh) highest spiritual state and the Declaration was predicted an foresaid by great Shaikh’s before his birth.

If this is the real situation where all the great ‘Aulia’ Allah throughout the world and the all angels have acknowledged and celebrated and praised Shaikh Muhyidddin Abdul Qodir Jilani Radhiallahu ‘Anh and the living ‘Aulia Allah are all still praising and celebrating him, why there are so many people claim be higher than him(Radhiallhu ‘Anh).

Anybody claiming someone else to be greater than Shaikh Muhyiddin Abdul Qodir Jilani Radhiallahu Anh (Rahiallahu ‘Anh) [make comparison against him with and do not conform to Adaab and do not show respect to Shaikh Muhyiddin Abdul Qodir Jilani Radhiallahu ‘Anh. it’s advisable for them to check their heart. It’ll be a real pity for them to lose their spiritual state.

You may say your Shaikh and Toriqah is perfect for you. And you follow him strictly. But do not make comparison to Shaikh Muhyiddin Abdul Qodir Jilani Radhiallahu ‘Anh. You still have to pay respects to him for he (Radhiallahu ‘Anh) is the Chieftain of every mystic. He is the Master of the men and jinn alamiyyah till the time of Imam Al-Mahdi.

It’s ONLY obligatory for you to accept and yaqeen that your Shaikh and Toriqah is best for you at the present time and it’s the best way Allah shown you to gain Iman and Islam. You are NOT requested to make comparison or make belief that your Shaikh to be greater than Shaikh Muhyiddin Abdul Qodir Jilani Radhiallahu ‘Anh. This is absolutely misled understanding which could be disastrous.



I’ve copied excerpts from Qalaid Al-Jawahir which is earliest Biography of Shaikh and accepted my all the Noble Aulia’ Allah to gain Barakah from the belove Shaikh. Please read them with an open heart.


From Qalaid Al-Jawahir,

Shaikh 'Abd al-Qadir declares, in the presence of most of the Shaikhs of 'Iraq: "This foot of mine is upon the neck of every saint of Allah."

We owe this next report to al-Hafiz Abu 'l-'Izz 'Abd al-Mughith ibn Harb al-Baghdadi, among others, who said:

"We were present at the regular session [majlis] held by Shaikh 'Abd al-Qadir al-Jili, at his guesthouse [ribat] in the Racetrack district [al-Halba] of Baghdad. Most of the Shaikhs of 'Iraq were in attendance at his session on that particular day, including all those in the following list:

*Shaikh 'Ali ibn al-Haiti *Shaikh Baqa ibn ibn Batu *Shaikh Abu Sa'id al-Qilawi *Shaikh Musa ibn Mahin (some say: Mahan) *Shaikh Abu 'n-Najib as-Suhrawardi *Shaikh Abu 'l-Karam *Shaikh Abu 'Umar wa 'Uthman al-Qurashi *Shaikh Mukarim al-Akbar [the Senior] *Shaikh Matir *Shaikh Jagir *Shaikh Khalifa *Shaikh Sadaqa *Shaikh Yahya al-Murta'ish *Shaikh ad-Ziya Ibrahim al-Jawni *Shaikh Abu 'Abdi'llah Muhammad al-Qazwini *Shaikh Abu 'Umar wa 'Uthman al-Bata'ihi *Shaikh Qadib al-Ban *Shaikh Abu 'l-'Abbas Ahmad al-Yamani *Shaikh Abu 'l-'Abbas ash-Shawki (said to be one of those remarkable men who travel by invisible means of transport) *Shaikh Sultan al-Muzayyin *Shaikh Abu Bakr ash-Shaibani *Shaikh Abu 'l-'Abbas Ahmad ibn al-Ustadh *Shaikh Abu Muhammad al-Kawsaj *Shaikh Mubarak al-Humairi *Shaikh Abu 'l-Barakat *Shaikh 'Abd al-Qadir al-Baghdadi *Shaikh Abu 's-Sa'ud al-'Attar *Shaikh Abu 'Abdi'llah al-Awani *Shaikh Abu 'l-Qasim al-Bazzar *Shaikh Shihab 'Umar as-Suhrawardi *Shaikh Abu 'l-Baqa al-Baqqal *Shaikh Abu Hafs al-Ghazali *Shaikh Abu Muhammad al-Farisi *Shaikh Abu Muhammad al-Ya'qubi *Shaikh Abu Hafs al-Kimani *Shaikh Abu Bakr al-Muzayyin *Shaikh Jamil Sahib al-Khatwa wa 'z-Za'qa ['Owner of the Stride and the Scream'] *Shaikh Abu 'Amr as-Sirafini *Shaikh Abu 'l-Hasan al-Jawsaqi *Shaikh Abu Muhammad al-Huraimi *Shaikh al-Qadi [the Judge] Abu Ya'la al-Farra'.


"Many others were also in attendance, along with those mentioned above. When Shaikh 'Abd al-Qadir addressed them, his heart was present in full awareness, as he declared: 'This foot of mine is upon the neck of every saint of Allah [qadami hadhihi 'ala raqabati kulli waliyyin li'llah].'
"Shaikh 'Ali ibn al-Hiti sprang to his feet at once, then climbed the steps up to the lectern, where he grasped the Shaikh's foot and set in upon his neck, as he placed his head beneath the hem of the Shaikh's robe. All of those present extended their necks in this same manner."


Shaikh 'Abd al-Qadir's son, Shaikh 'Abdu'llah, was present when his father made his famous declaration.

[Shaikh Majid al-Kurdi added]: "When I asked Shaikh 'Abdu'llah, the son of our master Shaikh 'Abd al-Qadir (may Allah be well pleased with him): 'Were you present at the session [majlis] at which your father said: "This foot of mine is upon the neck of every saint of Allah,"' he replied: 'Yes I was, and those in attendance at that session included approximately fifty Shaikhs, from among those most highly distinguished.'"

"He also said: 'When Shaikh 'Abd al-Qadir left the session and entered his own apartment, the only Shaikhs remaining were Shaikh Mukarim, Shaikh Muhammad al-Khass and Shaikh Ahmad al-'Arini, so we sat together and talked.

"'It was Shaikh Mukarim who said: "Allah showed me, on that day, that there was not one single exception-out of all those with whom He had contracted the bond of saintship [wala' al-wilaya] in the nearest and farthest regions of the earth-who did not witness the banner of Cardinal Poleship [Qutbiyya] paraded in front of Shaikh 'Abd al-Qadir, and the crown of Helpership [Ghawthiyya] placed upon his head. There was not one who did not see upon him the robe of honor of complete managerial disposition [tasrif] in the realm of existence and its people, with the authority to appoint and dismiss, and this robe was marked with the embroidered insignia of the Sacred Law [Shari'a] and Reality [Haqiqa].
"'I heard him say: "This foot of mine is upon the neck of every saint of Allah," and each and every one of them bowed his head and humbled his heart toward him, at one and the same moment, including the ten spiritual deputies [abdal], the E9lite of the kingdom, the Sultans of the age.' When I asked him who they were, he replied: 'Baqa ibn Batu, Abu Sa'id al-Qailawi, 'Ali ibn al-Hiti, 'Adi ibn Musafir, Musa az-Zuwali, Ahmad ibn ar-Rifa'i, 'Abd ar-Rahman at-Tafsunji, Abu Muhammad ibn 'Abd al-Basri, Hayat ibn Qais al-Harrani, and Abu Madin al-Maghribi.'


"'Muhammad al-Khass and Shaikh Ahmad al-'Arini said to Shaikh Mukarim: "You have told the truth," and two brothers of mine, Shaikh 'Abdu'llah al-Jabbar and 'Abd al-'Aziz, were also in full agreement with him in that respect.'" May Allah be well pleased with them all!


It was Shaikh al-Qudwa [the Exemplary Guide] Abu Sa'id al-Qailawi who said: "When Shaikh 'Abd al-Qadir (may Allah be well pleased with him) declared: 'This foot of mine is upon the neck of every saint of Allah,' the Lord of Truth (Almighty and Glorious is He) made Himself manifest upon his heart, and a robe of honor was conveyed to him from Allah's Messenger (Allah bless him and give him peace), through the agency of a party of the angels who are brought near [to the Lord].

"He donned this robe in the presence of all the saints [awliya'], those of former times and those more recent, those still alive in their physical bodies and those [physically] dead [but alive] in their spirits. The angels and the men of the Unseen [rijal al-Ghaib] were circling around his session, stationed in the air in ranks, so that the horizon was obstructed by them. There was not a single saint [wali] anywhere on the earth, who did not bend his neck toward him. May Allah be well pleased with him!"



Shaikh Lu'lu' al-Armani [the Armenian] used to speak while having to gasp for breath. He once said: "When Shaikh Abu 'l-Khair 'Ata' al-Misri noticed the intense effort I was making, he said to himself: 'To which of the Shaikhs is he affiliated, I wonder?' I knew what he was thinking, so I told him: 'O 'Ata', my own Shaikh is Shaikh 'Abd al-Qadir, the one who declared: "This foot of mine is upon the neck of every saint of Allah," and to whom three hundred and thirteen saints of Allah bowed their heads, on all the horizons of the earth. At that very moment, seventeen of them were at the two Noble Sanctuaries [Haramain], while sixty were in 'Iraq, forty in Persia, thirty in Syria, twenty in Egypt, twenty-seven in the Far West, eleven in Ethiopia, seven at the Dam of Gog and Magog [Sadd Juj wa Majuj], seven in the Valley of Sri Lanka [Wadi Sarandib], forty-seven on Mount Qaf, and twenty-four on the islands of the great encircling ocean.
"'More than one of them asserted that Shaikh 'Abd al-Qadir did not utter this declaration without having received a command [from the Lord] to do so. Among those who made this assertion are:


*Shaikh 'Adi ibn Musafir *Shaikh Abu Sa'id al-Qailawi *Shaikh 'Ali ibn al-Hiti *Shaikh Ahmad ibn ar-Rifa'i *Shaikh Abu 'l-Qasim al-Basri *Shaikh Hayat al-Harrani. "'They also maintained that he was given permission to dismiss [from their position of sainthood] any of the saints [awliya'] who might find fault with him for making his declaration.'"

According to another report, Shaikh Lu'lu' al-Armani said: "I saw the saints in the East and the West, all bowing their heads in profound humility, with the solitary exception of a man in Persia. He did not do it, so his spiritual state evaporated and deserted him. Among those Shaikhs who did bend their necks at that moment, we should mention:

*Shaikh Baqa ibn Batu *Shaikh Abu Sa'id al-Qailawi *Shaikh 'Ali ibn al-Hiti *Shaikh Ahmad ibn ar-Rifa'i, who stretched out his nape and exclaimed: '[That foot is] upon my neck!' When someone asked him what he was doing, he explained: 'Just now, in Baghdad, Shaikh 'Abd al-Qadir has declared: "This foot of mine is upon the neck of every saint of Allah."' *Shaikh 'Abd ar-Rahman at-Tafsunji *Shaikh Abu 'n-Najib as-Suhrawardi, who tilted his head so low that it almost touched the ground, as he exclaimed: '[That foot is] upon my head!' *Shaikh Musa az-Zuwali *Shaikh Hayat al-Harrani *Shaikh Abu Muhammad ibn 'Abd *Shaikh Abu 'Umar wa 'Uthman ibn Marzuq *Shaikh Abu 'l-Karam *Shaikh Majid al-Kurdi *Shaikh Suwaid an-Najjari *Shaikh Raslan ad-Dimashqi, who bent his neck in Damascus, and told his companions about what had happened. Then he said: 'To Allah be attributed the excellence of one who drinks from the oceans of holiness [quds], who sits on the carpet of intimate knowledge [ma'rifa], and who witnesses the mystery of the magnification of Lordship [Rububiyya] and the glorification of Uniqueness [Wahdaniyya], so that his personal nature is annihilated in the beholding of Grandeur [Kibriya'], and his personal existence becomes extinct in the direct experience of reverential awe. For upon him is conferred the garment of intimate friendship [uns], and he ascends through the degrees of providence ['inaya], until he reaches the station of the permanent abode [maqam al-qarar], and is wafted to the spot made fragrant by the breezes of the Spirit of Eternity [Ruh al-Azaliyya]. Then he utters words of wisdom from the sources of radiant lights, and, in the deepest folds of his innermost being [sirr], he mingles with the hidden mysteries. He is in the state of present awareness as long as he is conscious, and in the state of consciousness even when his ordinary faculties are obliterated. He maintains an attitude of modesty, rejoices in well-mannered behavior, and speaks with humility. He acts boldly when the need arises, and approaches every individual with specific care and attention. He receives his guests with respectful hospitality, for his Lord has endowed him with the most excellent greeting and salutation.' When someone asked Shaikh Raslan: 'Are there any in existence who match this description?' he replied: 'Yes indeed, and Shaikh 'Abd al-Qadir (may Allah be well pleased with him) is their leader!'


*Shaikh Abu Madin al-Maghribi, who inclined his neck to the West [Maghrib] and said: 'Yes, and I am one of them. O Allah, I call upon You to bear witness, and I call upon the angels to bear witness, that I have heard and obeyed!' *Shaikh 'Abd ar-Rahman al-Maghribi *Shaikh Abu 'Umar wa 'Uthman ibn Marwaza al-Bata'ihi *Shaikh Mukarim *Shaikh Khalifa *Shaikh 'Adi ibn Musafir. "It is also worth noting that, at the time of the Shaikh's pronouncement, a company of saintly beings became visible on all the horizons, flying toward him at the command of al-Khidr (peace be upon him), in order to be present for that special occasion.

"From that time on, Shaikh 'Abd al-Qadir was addressed by the saints [awliya'], after the initial greeting of felicitation, with salutations like:
*O King of the Age! *O Commander of the Realm! *O Viceroy by the Command of the All-Merciful [ar-Rahman]! *O Inheritor of the Book of Allah, and Deputy of Allah's Messenger (Allah bless him and give him peace)! *O he for whom the heaven and the earth are spread as his table [ma'ida]! *O he for whom all the people of his time are his own household! *O he for whom the rain descends in answer to his prayer, and the udders flow with milk through his blessed grace!

"They never presented themselves in his company without bowing their heads. As for the invisible contingent [ghaibiyya], its members stood in front of him in rows, with seventy men to each row. He bore an inscription on the palm of his hand, stating that he had received a firm assurance from Allah, to the effect that He would never treat him craftily. The angels were constantly walking around him, when he was only ten years of age, hailing him with the good tidings of sainthood [wilaya]." (Here ends this report.)


KHATIMAH:
I owe my spiritual life to the beloved Shaikh. I seek his Noble permission to quote his Noble words in this blessed forum. I beg his pardon if I have said which is inappropriate or misleading. I hope members of this forum could advice me if there are any faulty words of mine.

Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu!

A very interesting post. We all know that the kunya, nickname, of Shaikh Abdul Qadir al-Jilani, rahmatullahi alaihi, is the Peacock of Islam. Masha’Allah, he is a great Wali and there are ample anecdotes and factual accounts of the barakah bestowed upon him by Allah azza wa jall.

Concerning the claim that Shaikh Abdul Qadir, rahmatullahi alaihi, is the “Master of every Spiritual Path – Tariqah Sufiyah,” only Allah azza wa jall knows. There are others who make the same claim. You should read “Quest for The Red Sulphur,” by Claude Addis. This book is an account of the life of Shaikh Ibn Arabi, rahmatullahi alaihi. In this book Shaikh Ibn Arabi, rahmatullahi alaihi, makes the claim that he is the “Sultan of the Shayukh,” and states the he is the “Shaikh al-Akbar.”

Some time later, a similar statement was made by Shaikh Abu’l Hasan al-Shadhili, rahmatullahi alaihi. As a matter of fact Shaikh Shadhili, rahmatullahi alaihi, says that he made a du’a, requesting Allah azza wa jall, to always have the Qutb continue to emanate from his Tariqa, until The Day of Rising, and Allah azza wa jall granted his plea.

Aside from these two giants of the din, numerous other Shayukh have said similar statements. There are Shayukh in the Naqshabandi Tariqa professing this, and others. As I said, only Allah azza wa jall knows. It is of no consequence for us to make such claims and a distraction to discuss it. It only feeds our nafs.

All of the Shayukh are very special. Yes, there are ranks among them. However, even the lowest one, among their ranks, is light years beyond the conventional Muslim. What is important is for us to recognize the greatness of the Awliya and afford them the proper respect and ask Allah azza wa jall to bless them all.

There are many people who search for long periods, hoping to find a living Shaikh; for they are not easy to recognize. It is as Shaikh Ibn Ata’Allah, rahmatullahi alaihi, sais in his Hikam, “Glory be to the One who directs people to His awliya in order to direct them to Him, and who only leads one to them when He wants to bring them to Him.”

And there are open and hidden Shayukh. A good example of an open Shaikh, in our time, is Shaikh Nazim and Shaikh Hisham Kabbani. Also, there is Shaikh Hamza of the Boutchichi, may Allah azza wa jall preserve them all. As for the hidden Shayukh, well they are only recognized and found by Allah azza wa jall’s favor. Also, there are many who will approach a Shaikh, requesting to become a Murid, and have the Shaikh reject them outright. Each Shaikh has his own purpose and responsibility. And not all Shaikh’s are the Shaikh of a Tariqa. Within the Taruq, plural for Tariqa, there are many Shayukh, depending on the size of the Tariqa.

So lets us celebrate all of the honored Shayukh, past and present, and pray to Allah azza wa jall to bestow His love, barakah, forgiveness and rahma upon them. To forgive them for their faults, weaknesses and transgressions. To cover them with the shade of His rahma on the Day there will be no shade. To increase them in wisdom, knowledge and understanding. To protect them from Shaitan and give them victory over their nafs. To preserve them from the torment of the Hellfire and the grave. To answer their prayers and fulfill their needs. Amin!!!

Wa Salam
habrifaqir

BISMILLAHIRRAHMANIRRAHIM

It's unclear the main purpose of zulzul of Bakkah. In my opinion is maybe because so many people claiming the superiority over Shaikh Abdul Qodir Jilani Radiallahu Anhu. And belittling him. Although they say they respect Shaikh Abdul Qodir Jilani R.A . But the way they highlight their Shaikh to be greater than him is questionable.


The first thing why everyone try and very eager to make comparison of their Shaikh to be greater than Shaikh Abdul Qodir Jilani R.A. Why they are not comparing with Shaikh Ibn Arabi, or Shaikh Junaid or other great Aulia Allah?. What are their main intentions is questionable.

The second creating comparison against Shaikh Abdul Qodir Jilani R.A itself reflects the morality and lack of adaab towards him. Yes, I agree everyone has the right to highlight his Shaikh but why the comparison???

Third there's not in history of the Mashaikh asking their mureed to make comparison against Shaikh Abdul Qodir Jilani R.A. On the reverse they praised him and made a lot of celebration of him. So why and how the mureed has the courage to do so.

Fourth the way Allah Taala celebrated Shaikh Abdul Qodir Jilani R.A and made his maqam known to the world is highly exclusive which should be taken into deep 'muraqabah' and mushahadah. Arguments without adequate knowledge of Ma'rifah may lead to destruction of oneself.


In actual manner you may say my Shaikh is the best in open connotation without mentioning Shaikh Abdul Qodir's name specifically. There's no need at all for making comparisons against him.

So there's not a single reason to anybody to make comparison against him, noting his name specifically. In my tiny knowledge of Ma'rifat, I take these people who are trying to do it are really rude adaab against him.



I have been practicing 4 Toriqahs for quite a long time. Non of my Shaikhs from Naqsyabandiah, Qodiriiyah, Saziliyyah, Shahruwardiah or other Toriqah make such comparisons. But they all praised and celebrated Shaikh Abdul Qodir Jilani Radhiallahu 'Anhu in their writings and lectures.

I don't have the courage to accuse zulzul of Bakkah of saying his words from him nafs. That will be Su-uzZan which would be one of big sins. Some people say something out of their fana'. So it's advisable for anybody like him to avoid this forum.


May Allah shower His Mercy on us. Wassalam
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