The Sultan of the Saints

About The Sultan of the Saints

The Sultan of the Saints is an English biography of Shaykh Abdul Qadir Jilani (RH) by Muhammad Riyaz Qadri, published by Adam Publications. Our listing describes it as a biography that explains the real meaning of Islamic mysticism (tasawwuf). If you want to read about the Sultan of the Saints in English, this hardback offers an accessible route into the life and message of one of the most beloved figures in Islamic history. For details of the copy in stock, please message us on WhatsApp at 9906523492.

Who was Shaykh Abdul Qadir Jilani (RH)?

Shaykh Abdul Qadir Jilani (RH) was born around 1077 or 1078 CE in Gilan and settled in Baghdad, where he studied fiqh and hadith. He returned to public preaching in 1127, taught hadith, Quranic commentary and jurisprudence, and became a centre of learning at the Madrasa al-Qadiriyya. He passed away in Baghdad in 1166 CE (561 AH). The Qadiriyya Sufi path takes its name from him and has followers across the Muslim world, and he is remembered with great love and respect.

His writings

• Al-Ghunya li-Talibi Tariq al-Haqq, a work on belief, jurisprudence, ethics and spiritual practice
• Futuh al-Ghayb, a collection of discourses on spiritual discipline and religious life

These works show a teacher who joined sound knowledge of the Quran and Sunnah with a call to purify the heart.

What this biography is about

The book presents the life of the Shaykh and explains tasawwuf as it is understood in the tradition of Islam. In simple terms, tasawwuf is the effort to purify the heart, to turn sincerely to Allah Almighty and to follow the example of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ in character and worship. A biography of the Shaykh is a natural way to explore this subject, because his teaching always stressed sincerity, repentance, truthfulness, good conduct and reliance on Allah.

Themes you can expect to reflect on

• The importance of seeking knowledge and acting upon it
• Truthfulness and honesty in everyday dealings
• Repentance and returning to Allah after mistakes
• Patience and gratitude in hardship and in ease
• Humility, service to people and care for the poor
• Love for Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and following his Sunnah as the base of all spiritual progress

Why this book matters

Many people hear the title Ghaus-e-Azam or Sultan of the Saints without knowing the life behind it. A biography helps replace rumour with reading and sets the Shaykh within his time, his teaching and his devotion. It also clears a common confusion: real tasawwuf is not separate from the shariah. It stands on the Quran and the Sunnah and aims to improve character.

Who should read it

• Students of Islamic Studies who want to understand Sufism through a biography
• Followers of the Qadiriyya path who prefer to read in English
• Young readers in Kashmir and elsewhere who know the Shaykh’s name and wish to learn his life
• Teachers and speakers preparing talks on spiritual reform
• Anyone seeking an inspiring Islamic biography for a home library or as a gift

How to benefit from the book

Read a few pages each night and pause at any lesson that touches you. Write it down and choose one small action, such as speaking truthfully for a whole day or making sincere istighfar after each prayer. Read with the intention of improving yourself, not of debating others. If you have questions about religious rulings, ask a trusted scholar. A biography of a saint is most beneficial when it is paired with prayer, the recitation of the Quran and regular salawat upon Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

Edition details

Title: The Sultan of the Saints. Author: Muhammad Riyaz Qadri. Publisher: Adam Publications. Language: English. Format: hardback. Subject: biography of Shaykh Abdul Qadir Jilani (RH) and explanation of tasawwuf. For the number of pages and other details of the copy in stock, please message us on WhatsApp at 9906523492. We dispatch the same day from Srinagar. Delivery takes about 1 day in Srinagar and 3 to 10 days across the rest of India.

Frequently asked questions

Whose life does the book describe? Shaykh Abdul Qadir Jilani (RH).

Who is the author? Muhammad Riyaz Qadri.

Is it in English? Yes, and it is a hardback.

Does it explain Sufism? Yes, our listing says it explains the real meaning of Islamic mysticism (tasawwuf).

How soon will it arrive? Same-day dispatch from Srinagar, about 1 day in Srinagar and 3 to 10 days in the rest of India.

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