short in this, how can I do better? How much do I avoid the things Allah Almighty has forbidden? If I am not avoiding them, how can I better myself?”

Start thinking this way. Start acting this way. If Allah Almighty wills, then not only will your worldly life flourish, but your Hereafter will be successful.

O those who are inspired by Shaykh ꜤAbd al-Qādir al-Jīlānī! Let us make an intention to act upon this golden advice. It is only three things, so engrave them firmly in your mind:

1.To carry out the commands of Islamic law.

2.To abstain from what is prohibited by Islamic law.

3.To always remain content with destiny, never show impatience, never complain or object when difficulties come, when calamities strike, or when worries surround you. Instead, remain wholeheartedly pleased with the decree of Allah Almighty.

May Allah Almighty grant all of us the ability to act upon the Shaykh’s wonderful advice.

اٰمِیْنْ بِجَاہِ خاتَمِ النَّبِیّٖن صلَّی اللہُ عَلَیْہ ِوَاٰلِہٖ وَسَلَّمَ

صَلُّوۡا عَلَى الۡحَبِيۡب                                     صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلٰى مُحَمَّد

A brief summary of Shaykh ꜤAbd al-Qādir’s life

Dear Islamic brothers! Shaykh ꜤAbd al-Qādir al-Jīlānī  رَحْمَةُ الـلّٰـهِ عَـلَيْه   lived in this world for 91 years. Scholars of Islam divided his life into three parts.

1. First – From his birth until the age of 18. During this time, the Shaykh remained in his ancestral homeland, Jīlān. Here, he received his initial education.