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Hazrat Ghousul Azam lived an
extraordinary sternous and glorious life mainly engaged in service
to mankind during day time and occupied at night in prayer in
contemplation of Allah. It is beyond common comprehension to assess
his nearness to Allah, which by sheer devotion and sacrifice he had
attained. His examplary life was transparently glorious. Every lunar
month, an angel in the guise of an Arab, used to wait upon him and
inform him of the good and bad events that would take place in its
course. In 560 A.H. in the month of Ramzan the said Arab bade him
farewell thereby indicating that Hazrat would. not-survive to see
the next Ramzan. In the beginning of Rabi-ul.Akhir of 561 A.H. he
fell ill. The illness grew worse daily and it became evident that
his end was drawing nearer.
His son Sheikh Abdul Wahab requested him to declare his parting
admonition. He then said. It is incumbent on you to fear Allah and
not to fear anyone else excepting Him and not to hope for anything
from anyone else excepting Him. Entrust all your needs to Him and do
not rely on anyone else excepting Him. Ask everything you need from
Him and do not place your trust on anyone else, besides Him. He
further said "when the heart becomes right with Allah, nothing
is felt missing and nothing comes out of the man".
During his illness he expressed "I am the core without the
shell". "Others have come to me so make room for them and
show courtesy to them "Here is great mercy. Do not make the
place con-gested for them". He was also heard saying "upon
you be peace and the mercy of Allah and His blessing May He protect
me and you and turn with mercy to me and to you. I begin with the
name of Allah unceasingly". He kept on saying this one day one
night. I do not fear anything or any angel, or even the angel of
death. Addressing the angel of death, he said it is not you who has
befriended me but one who has been bounteous to me.
During his illness his son Sheikh Abdul Aziz was with him and
enquired often his pain and condition. Hazrat said, "Let not
any one ask me about anything about my being turned over and over
again in the knowledge of Allah". Sheikh Abdul Aziz further
asked him about his disease. To this, he "said, "Surely no
one, be it a man, a Jin or an angel knows and understands my
disease. The knowledge of Allah is not diminished by the command of
Allah. The command changes but knowledge does not change. The
Command may be abrogated but not so is, knowledge.T
"Allah" causes things to pass away and establishes what
Helpleases] and with Him is the basis for the book. The Quran
says," And He is not questioned what He does, and it is they
who are questioned.
Once he said "I wanted death which has no life in it and a life
which has no death in it". So I enquired what kind of life and
death he was alluding to the death that has no life in it, is the
death of my own species. I do not see in it either benefit or harm.
My death from my ownself, my own desire, my own purpose, and my own
wishes in my worldly life and my life after death is all that I
could see. I do not live in any of these nor am I bound in them. As
for the life that has no death in it, it is my life with the act of
my Lord assimilated in such a manner that I have no existence in it,
and my death in it, is my existence with him.
There is no wali. Sheikh or Alim who has not proved the glory of
Hazrat Ghousul Azam. Hazrat Sheikh Wali-Ullah has said that although
Hazrat Ali was the first "Majzoob" among
"Umat-Mohammadi" yet the only person after him who had
accomplished the path of Jazb successfully was Saiyidina Abdul Qadir
Jilani, who fully imbibed within himself the ways and attributes of
the Holy Prophets. (Peace be upon him.)
Sheikh, Abdul Wahab was told by Sheikh Abdul Razzak and Sheikh Musa
that Hazrat on the evening before his death uttered aloud raising
his hands and stretching them out was heard saying; "And on you
be peace and the mercy of Allah and His blessings". Repent and
join the line. Presently I will be coming to you". He
said" Between myself and you, and the creation there is
distance as between the heaven and the earth. So do not identify me
by any one of them nor any one of them by me".
His son Abdul Jabbar asked him what part of his body was ailing? He
said "All parts of my body are ailing excepting my heart which
has no pain in it. It is in sound condition with Allah. As death
approached Him he was saying, I seek the help of Allah with
"LA-ILA.HA.ILLALLAH MUHAMADUR RASOOL
ALLAH". There is no object of worship excepting
Allah and Muhammad is the Prophet of Allah. Glory be to Him and be
He exalted, the Everlasting, who does not fear annihilation. Glory
be to Him who has established His superiority through His power and
over powered His servants by means of death. There is no object of
worship excepting Allah and Muhammad (peace and blessings of God be
upon Him) is the Prophet to Allah. He was continuously repeating
Allah, Allah, Allah and his voice grew fainter and fainter and stuck
to his palate, then came to him the ultimate moment to breath away
from this world of woe to the Infinite Beyond. His breath ebbed out
slowly and peacefully. His exalted soul then loft his body He was no
more. It was 11th Rabi-ul-Sani. This date is commemorated by his
admirers upto this day and is known Girrwani Sharif. May He Allow
His blessings to benefit us-and grant us all the Muslims a good end
without abasing us and putting us in trial, 'and may He thus enable
us to join the men of piety Ameen, Ameen, Ameen.
The illustrious lustre that rejuvenated Islam by the majesty and
sublimity of his examplary mission was dead, But he re-lives in the
heart of every true Muslim.
Here are some records that speak to his
unpar-alled eminence:-
Hazrat Sheikh Ahmed Shahindi Mujadid Alif Sani Naqshabandhy in his
letter No. 123 written to Noor Mohammed Tehari has said that after
Hazrat Ali, Hazrat Imam Hassan, and Hazrat Imam Hussain, the
spiritual leadership remained in the dynasty of Hazrat Ali and all
the twelve Imams were virtually the Ghouse of their time. This
exalted spiritual position after these twelve Imams devolved, by
means to Syed Abdul Qadir Jilani only and none else has been
bestowed this high honour. All the Sheikhs and Walis seek spiritual
guidance and derive light from him, that is why Hazrat has said
"My Sun has come to stay and will shine for ever"
It has been said by Abu Bakar Haware-Al-Lib Tahee in page 114 of
Tabbqat-ul-Kubra written by Abdul Wahab Sharrani that before the
Hazrat's birth, there would be seven Awtads in the world and the
eighth will be Abdul Qadir al-Jilani. He replied that he would be
one from Ahle Baith direct descendant of the Holy Prophet and appear
In Baghdad in the fifth century. He further stated that he would not
only be the Qutub-ul-Aqtab of the world but also the Qutub of all
time. The Walis of the world will be guided to their goal through
his indispensable help and care.
Sheikh Suleman Ahmed Almaghrabi Al Shazli in his book named
"Uzama-El-Awlia" has stated that after the Holy Prophet,
his Ashabs and Ahlebaith, the highest rank
among walis, is held by Hazrat Ghousul Azam Abdul Qadir Jilani,
followed by:-
(1) Marouf-Al-Karkhi
(2) Junaid-Al-Baghdadi.
(3) Ahmed Bin Humbal.
(4) Suleman Al Ghazali.
(5) Syed Ahmed Rifa-ee
(6) Zinoon'Al-Misri.
(7) Rabiathul Adavriya.
(8) Bayazid-al-Bustami.
Abdul Hassan Al Shazull always sought spiritual help and guidance
from Hazrat Ghousul Azam. He always acknowledged his spiritual
superiority. He had also heard from all the Meshaikhs, particularly
Sheikh Ali-ul-Khawass, about the exalted spiritual status of Hazrat
Ghousul Azam. This has also been reaffirmed by Sheikh Tajuddin Bin
Ataullah in page 5 of the book Uzam-al-Awlia and Tariqa Shazuliya.
Once Al Sheikh Abu-us-Salam-bin. Mushaikh was asked about the
spiritual status of the world. He said that the highest in rank and
dignity was Hazrat Ghousul Azam Abdul Qadir Jilani. He was the
Qutub-uz-Zaman, Imamul-Makan and Baz-Al-Ashab. His status amongst
the Walis of the Ummatee Muhammadi was like that of Hazrat Khizar in
the Ummatee Israil. As such, Hazrat is also known as Khizar"
Muhammadi.
Sheikh Baqa Bin Battu, Sheikh Abu Second Quality and Sheikh Ali Bin
Abi Nasar Hiti, who were Qutubs of their time, held high regard and
reverence for him. Whenever the intended to see him in his Madrassa,
they would wait outside and ask for his permission through one of
his servants and would never enter the gate until permitted. Hazrat
Ghousul Azam would ask them to sit by his side, but out of regard
for him, they would seat themselves at a distance from him. Whenever
he happened to go out of his Madrassa, these famed Sheikhs would
accompany him on foot and hold the reins of his horse. Out of
extreme love for him, they would conduct themselves as servants
would do and would even sweep the surroundings of his Madrassa.
Sheikh Abu Nassar has stated that once Hazrat Ghousul Azam visited
the tomb of Sheikh Mahrouf-Al-Karkhi and after salutation said,
"Aye Sheikh Mahrouf, I am one step ahead of you". After a
long time he happened to go to his tomb again and after salutation
said "Aye Sheikh Mahrouf, I am now two steps ahead of
you". Upon this the Sheikh's spirits while responding to his
salutation, replies, "Ya Sayed Ahle Zaman (Leader of the time)
may peace be upon you". This incident was a manifestation of
Hazrat's state in superlative spiritual ecstacy.
Moulana Abdur Rehman Jami, in his famous books 'Nafahat-ul-Inns',
has said that Hazrat Khawaja Mohiyuddin Chishti was a great devotee
of Hazrat Ghousul Azam. When he spiritually heard his dictum of
"my foot is on the neck of all Walis" he replied that it
was on his eyes as well. Al Sheikh Sadiq Alsheobani, in his
'Manaqib-e-Ghousia', in reference to what Abil Abbas had heard from
other Mashaikhs, has stated that Saiyidina Abdul Qadir Mohiyuddin
Jilani, is as distinguished amongst the Walis as is the Holy Prophet
(peace be upon him) amongst the Prophet's. The famous writers of
Islamic literature have acknowledged his illustrious literary
services and contributions towards Islamic learning. Hafiz
Zia-ud-Din has referred to him in his Tabaqat "as
'Alama-tul-Hcen' Scholar of his time. Hafiz Abu Saeed Samnani in his
history refers to him as Mujtahid-fil-Ilm, Professor of Absolute
knowledge. Imam Abu Abdullah Shibli has referred to him as
Aziz-ul-Ilm possessor of abundant knowledge.
Hafiz Imdad-ud-Din Ibn-Kasser in his history says that Hazrat had a
perfect knowledge of Hadith and Islamic Law. Murtezae Nazami in his
book 'Jami-ul-Anwar' written in Turkish and translated by Isa Band
Banji, has narrated about the services rendered towards the revival
of the religion by Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jilani during a period when
political choas was adversely affecting the religious advancement of
the Muslims of that time.
Sheikh Abdul Haq Dehalvi in his book 'Akhbar-ul-Akhiar' has stated
that the spiritual leadership of Hazrat, Ghousul Azam was proclaimed
after he had accomplished his Studies and excelled himself in all
branches of Islamic learning. His exalted spiritual rank was made
Known to the people and reverence and love towards him established
in their minds. He was conferred with the highest rank of
"Qutbiete Kubra" and 'Willayat' Uzma.
Reference to Hazrat has been made by various authors and writers, as
the greatest of all helpers, a great preacher 'a great
educationalist', a' great moralist' and great doctor' of Muslim Law.
The names of some of their writings are:- |
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1.
Qamoos-ul-Alam.
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by
Shamsuddin Sami
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| 2.
Daira-Tul-Muarif |
by
Farid Wajdi. |
| 3.
Banja-Tul-Asrar |
by
Imam Ali Nooruddin Alshanooni. |
| 4.
Nukat-ul-Asrar |
by
Syed Adam Barioori
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| 5.
Akhbar-ul-Akhier |
by
Sheikh Abdul Haq Mohadis Delhvi |
| 6.
Subdu-TuI-Asrar |
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| 7.
Jawahi-rul-Asrar |
by
Sheikh Sharif-ud-Din Syed Azam Yahya Ibd-Syedina. |
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8.
Tuhfa-Tul-Asrar
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by Abd
ul Qadir Ghousul Azam |
| 9.
Khawariq-ul-Asrar |
by
Syed Jalal-ud-Din Bokhari |
| 10.
Aitibe-ul-Anwar |
by
Sheikh Abdul Haq Balkhi |
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11.
Hirzul Ashiqeen
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by
Badu-ud-Din Shah Maddar |
| 12.
Seyd-ul-Musafireen |
by
Sheikh Rashid bin Mohammad Junaidi |
| 13.
Safina-Tul-Awlia |
by
Makhdoom Jehanian Jehan Gasht.
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| 14.
Tashreeh-ul-Awlia |
by
Shahzada Dara Shikoon |
| 15.
Khulasa-Tul-Mu-fakhir |
by
Hazrat Khawja Moin-ud-Din Chishti Ajmiri |
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Shawahid-un-Nabuat |
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| 17.
Khulasa.Tul-Qadiria |
by Imam
Abdullah Al Yafaia
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| 18.
Anis-ul-Qadiria |
by
Moulana Jami |
| 19.
Tuhfa-Tul-Qadiria |
by
Sheikh Shihabuddin Suhurwardy
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| 20.
Lutful Qadiria |
by
Sheikh Baha-ud-Din Amali |
| 21.
Risal Gharibia |
by
Sheikh Abdul Muali Baghdadi
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| 22.
Anwar Mohammadi |
by
Sheikh Noor Ullah Qutbi |
| 23.
Risaka Awlia |
by
Sheikh Ahmed Maghrabi |
| 24.
Asrar-ul-Salikeen |
by
Syed Ahmed Kabar Rifai |
| 25.
Saif-ur-Rabbani |
by
Sheikh Hashim Alvi |
| 26.
Malfoozat |
by
Shaikh Muhammad Ibrahim Badri |
| 27.
Rooza-Tun-Nazir |
by
Mulla Ali Alama Majid ud Din Ferozabadi |
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Al-Tabaqatul Kubra |
by
Abdul Wahab Alsharani |
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Anwar-un-Nazir |
by Imam
Abi Bakar
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| 30.
Nizah-Tul-Kaatir |
by
Mulla All
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| 31.
Noor-ul-Absar |
by
Syed Alshibli |
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Shams-ul-Makhir |
by
Mohammad bin Mohammad Balkhi |
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Al-Bazal-Ashhab |
by
Ajama Ibrahim al Droobi Alsalfi |
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Tuhfa-Tul-Abrar |
by
Syed Alla-ud-Din Al Hussani Al Hammaws |
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Tuhfa-Tul-Tahiria |
by
Syed Tahir Ala-ud-Din Al Qadiri Algilani |
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Q,aliad-al-Jawahir |
by
Ghulam Yahya |
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Almanzela-Tul-Sultan-ul-Awlia |
by
Syed Tahir Ala-ud-Din Al Qadiri Algilani |
| 38.
Alwikra-Tul-Qadiria |
by
Gul Mohammad Khan Al Qadiri |
| 39.
Mahboob Subhani |
by
Gul Mohammad Khan Al Qadiri |
| 40.
Short Life Sketch |
by
Ismail ibn Mohammad Said Taharli
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41.
AlFayuzatc Rubania
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