A Classical Biography of Ghaus-e-Azam Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jilani Beheja tul Asrar is a well-known classical Islamic book that records the ...
A Classical Biography of Ghaus-e-Azam Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jilani
Beheja tul Asrar is a well-known classical Islamic book that records the biography, virtues, and spiritual achievements of the famous Sufi saint Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jilani, widely known as Ghaus-e-Azam. In Beheja tul Asrar, the author presents historical accounts, narrations, and traditions that describe the life, teachings, and spiritual influence of this respected Islamic scholar and spiritual guide.
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The original title of the book is Bahjat al-Asrar wa Ma‘dan al-Anwar, written by Imam Abu al-Hasan Ali ibn Yusuf al-Shattanufi al-Shafi‘i, a prominent Egyptian scholar who passed away in 713 AH (1314 CE). The work is considered one of the earliest and most detailed biographies of Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jilani and became an important reference for later scholars who wrote about his life and spiritual legacy. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
The book describes the genealogy, early life, education, spiritual training, and preaching activities of Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jilani. It also includes narratives about his piety, moral teachings, and influence on the spread of Islamic spirituality and the Qadiriyya Sufi tradition. Various anecdotes and reports of spiritual experiences and karamat (miraculous events attributed to saints) are also mentioned in the work to illustrate his spiritual status. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Because the author lived only a few generations after the lifetime of Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jilani, he was able to collect accounts from individuals who had direct or indirect connections with the saint. For this reason, the book became one of the most extensive early sources on his life and later served as a foundation for many other biographies written in Islamic literature. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
Today, Beheja tul Asrar remains an important historical and spiritual text for readers interested in Sufi history, the Qadiriyya order, and the life of one of the most influential saints in Islamic tradition.
Author: Imam Abu al-Hasan Ali ibn Yusuf al-Shattanufi al-Shafi‘i
Translator: Maulwi Hafiz Ahmed Ali Shah Batalwi
Compiler: Not Applicable
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