Abdul-Qadir Gilani Quotes

ʿAbd al-Qādir Gīlānī, known as for short was a Hanbali Sunni Muslim preacher, orator, ascetic, mystic, sayyid, faqīh, and theologian who was known for being the eponymous founder of the Qadiriyya tariqa of Sufism.

Also known as Orator

Do not become the candle that gives light to others but itself remains in darkness. Do not follow the desires of your lower self. Should the Lord wish, He himself will pick you out and prompt you to be a source of guidance. He Himself shall endow you with the inner strength to endure the changes of fortune and will instill within you infinite wisdom.

Abdul-Qadir Gilani
- Wisdom
- Changes
- Guidance
Disrespect earns the displeasure of the creator and the creation.

Abdul-Qadir Gilani

O you who complain to people about your misfortunes, what good will it do you to complain to creatures? They can bring you neither benefit nor harm. If you rely on them and associate partners with the Lord of the Truth, they will make you distant from Him, cause you to fall into His displeasure.

Abdul-Qadir Gilani
- Benefit
- Harm
- Misfortunes
Do not be fooled by your youthful appearance for very soon it would be taken away from you.

Abdul-Qadir Gilani
How can you lay claim to faith, when you have no patience at all. Surely you must have heard the saying of the prophet, peace and blessings be upon him "patience is to faith, as the head is to the body."

Abdul-Qadir Gilani
- Faith
- Patience
- Claim
Seek the fellowship of those who enjoy fellowship with the Lord.

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- Lord
- Seek
- Fellowship
Listen to your heart and not your ego. Your ego prompts you to boast of vain assertions to obtain the glory of this world. Turn away from vanity and seek Him in the recesses of your heart and soul.

Abdul-Qadir Gilani
- Heart
- Soul
- Ego