Qadirieh Dynasty and Sheikh Abdol-Qadir Gilani

This article attempts to investigate the works and the manners of Abdol-Qadir Gilani, a 5th-century mystic and Sufi Sheikh, who has gained many followers in the sub-continent especially in India. The Sheikh has written many prominent works some of which this article tries to cover. These works include Al-Ghunya li-Talibi, Rasael, Fotuh al-Ghaib and Sirr al-Asrar. Qadiriyya is among the oldest Islamic Sufi tariqas, their beliefs are so close to those of Islam, and its followers claim to be the best group of real Muslims; however, there are not much studies on this triqa. The significance of this study is that the Qadiriyya is one of the popular dynasties in the Indian subcontinent. However, the works and manners of the Sheikh is not yet fully known and many of his works are written in Arabic and only the mystical rituals of this dynasty are performed. The present study is an attempt to present a brighter picture of Qadiri tariqa and its works to its followers and researchers. The library method of research and field study have been used in this study due to its basic nature.