Author : Abd al Qadir Al-Jilani
Considered one of the greatest works of Islamic mysticism and interpreted here for the first time in English by Shaykh Tosun Bayrak al-Jerrahi, was written by 'Abd al-Qadiry-Jilani (1077-1166). Born near the Caspian Sea, he was the son of Fatima bint Abdullah al-Sawma'i.The Secret of Secrets, considered one of the greatest works of classical Sufi mysticism and interpreted here for the first time in English' by Shaykh Tosun Bayrak al Jerrahi, was written by Abd al-Qidir al Jilani (1077-1 166), the eponymous founder of the Qadiriya order, the first of the great Sufi brotherhoods which radiate throughout the Islamic world. Born near the Caspian Sea, he was he son of the great saint Fatima hint Abdullah al-Sawma i. After a period of intense intellectual and mystical training Abd al-Qidir received the khirqa (robe of initiation) and was soon recognised as a saint and scholar, consulted, loved and revered by caliph and pauper alike. As one of the most venerated Sufism his burial place in Baghdad still attracts isitors from many countries. The Secret of Secrets reveals in a brief compass, the very essence of Sufism, showing how outward practices such as rayer, fasting' and almsgiving contain a wealth of inner lions which must be discovered and enjoyed if external actions are to be performed in a manner pleasing to God. When this is achieved the soul finds true peace and the spiritual life becomes complete. The book forms a bridge between two of the author's more famous works, Wealth for the Seekers (Ghunyat al-Talibin), and his Openings of the unseen (Futuh al-Ghayb). It is said that unless one has discovered the Secret, one may not be able to absorb the impact of the Openings.
Size : cm
Weight : 225 gm / 0.50 lbs
Pages : 122
Binding : Paper Back