Abdul Qadir Gilani

Abdul Qadir Gilani (1078–1166) was a poet, islamic jurist and sufi.

Also recorded as Abdul Qadir Jilani; Abd al-Qadir al-Djilani; Abd al-Qadir al-Jilani; Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jilani; Abd al-Qadir Jilani; Abdul Qadir al-Jilani.

Overview

Born at Amol in 1078, died at Baghdad in 1166.

In detail

training under Abu Saeed Mubarak Makhzoomi and Ibn Aqil is recorded. Abu Madyan is recorded as having studied under Abdul Qadir Gilani. the recorded working language is Arabic.

The field of work recorded is Sufism. The authority associates the name with Qadiriyya.

Works named in the authority record are Futuh al-Ghayb, Al-Ghunya, Al-Fuyudat al-Rabbaniyya and Al-Fath Ar-Rabbani.

Sources

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“Abdul Qadir Gilani”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q307365: Abdul Qadir Gilani
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