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Discourses by Shaikh 'Abd Al-Qadir Al-Jilani
This Book This book contains discourses that Shaikh ‘Abd Al-Qadir Al-Jilani delivered at his school in Baghdad. As in all of his sermons and writings, the Shaikh explains in these discourses to his audience how to draw nearer to God. His words are the fruit of years of personal strife against his lower self and complete dedication to God, thus telling the fascinating story of his attainment to nearness to God.
Book Details Author: ‘Abd Al-Qadir Al-Jilani Editor of Arabic edition: Shaikh Muhammad Al-Kasnazani Translators: Shetha Al-Dargazelli and Louay Fatoohi Pages: 180 Size:229mm x 152mm Publication Date: March/2008 Publisher: Luna Plena Publishing, UK ISBN: 978-1-906342-02-9
Table of Contents Introduction to the Second Edition A Biography of Shaikh ‘Abd Al-Qadir Al-Jilani Good Behavior in the Company of Shaikhs Repentance The Mediator Love Trust Renunciation Fear Patience Sincerity Truthfulness Sorrow Satisfaction Piety Striving Against the Lower Self The Blessings of Remembrance [of Allah] The Works of the Heart The Knowledge of Saints Putting Knowledge into Practice Spending on the Poor Seclusion Solitude The Definition of the Sufi Extinction Pardoning The Light of the Believer Denouncing this World The Fruit of Knowledge Denouncing Hypocrisy The Benefits of the Month of Ramadan The Benefit of Mercy The Prohibition of Injustice Neglecting What is of No Concern Humility Denouncing Dissimulation Envy The Curtailment of Hopes Death Thinking Well of Others Having a Sense of Shame Enduring Affliction Epilogue Glossary
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