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'This work, which contains a biographical introduction to one of the authors least-known works, represents a valuable contribution to the field...The translators introduction provides an insight into the various personal qualities and divine graces which are recognised in combination as a proof of sainthood...It is clearly and elegantly presented, accessible, and has the merit of combining metaphysical doctrine with devotional ethics as encapsulated in the life and work of one of the most endearingly popular Sufis of all time.'Journal of Islamic Studies.
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'A book of great importance to Sufism...Sheikh Tosun has done an admirable job in presenting not only a translation but a lucid interpretation of one of Jilani's most important works.'
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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A highly readable and accessible interpretative translation of the great 11th century Sufi shaykh's work: this treatise unfolds the Qadirian perspectives on the key areas of Islamic spirituality with clarity and flair and presents the contemporary reader with a classic work on the principles of authentic Tasawwuf - I appreciated the Shaykh's remarks on the various symbolic meanings of the word 'Sufi' as also his exposition of the innermost essence of Islam, of complete self-negation via resignation and submission to Divine Truth, as contrasted with the 'misery of the rebel' (epitomised by the blind arrogance of Iblis, the fallen ego or Nafs), as the true key of the Sufi path: also extremely interesting are the Shaykh's teachings regarding the 12 Beautiful Names contained in the letters of the first part of the Shahadah and the metaphysical concept of the 'Sultan-Soul', its descent into material incarnation and return to God through the way of Remembrance and the purification and polishing of the Heart. I also found the distinctions between the earthly paradise, the angelic paradise and the heavenly paradise highly illuminating. The Shaykh, in the purest tradition of classical Islamic monotheism expounds upon the place of the 'Sultan-Soul' within the 'Heart of Hearts', the luminous abode of Divine Wisdom and through the stages and waystations of light he reveals the mysteries of the Sufis, under the 18-petalled rose (gul) of the Qadiriyya way. This text is veritably suffused with the Presence and Baraqah of the Shaykh and is without doubt an essential work for those who seek the radiant beauties of the esoteric gnosis and theosophic dimension of the religion of Islam. 'The Secret of Secrets' imparts the spiritual fragrance of the great soul whom tradition has called the 'Rose of Baghdad'. Most highly recommended.
9 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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Toysun Barak's translation is wonderful. Few people realise that this Saint was hugely influential in the Asian subcontinent and many of us from the region had not heard of Ibn Arabi - who seems to have been highly influential in the West. This translation is an ingenuous weave of the author's life together with his teachings. It changed my life and other people's too. I gave to a friend as a gift and the next year he wrote to me saying this book had influenced him to go the Hajj. Hadrat Abdul Quadir Jilani (rah)is a huge presence so much so that some of his manuscripts are in the Vatican Library. His way is a journey of discovering the origins of self and this book is a good introduction into the world of this saintly sage
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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A really amazing book that gives you some lovely stories of the great Shaykh Abd al-Qadir Al-Jilani. The second part of the book concentrates on giving the reader an insight into spiritual enlightenment.
A very useful book I would highly recommend.
A very useful book I would highly recommend.
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