Ghaus Ali Shah, also known as Hazrat Ghaus-ul-Azam Shaykh Abdul Qadir Jilani, was a revered Persian Sufi saint and scholar of the 11th and 12th centuries. Born in Gilan, Iran, he later settled in Baghdad, Iraq, where he founded the Qadiriyya Sufi order, highly influential in the Islamic world. Renowned for his piety, spiritual insight, and miraculous abilities, he attracted a large following of disciples seeking spiritual guidance. Ghaus Ali Shah emphasized inward purification, devotion to God, and service to humanity in his teachings. He advocated the practice of dhikr (remembrance of God) and adherence to Islamic principles for spiritual enlightenment. The Shrine of Abdul Qadir Jilani in Baghdad is a significant pilgrimage site visited by millions of Sufi devotees annually. Ghaus Ali Shah’s spiritual legacy continues to inspire millions worldwide, shaping Sufi practice and guiding seekers on the path of spiritual enlightenment.
01. “By the virtue of resolve and chivalry, difficult problems and intricate matters are made easy.”
— Ghaus Ali Shah
02. “Everyone holds his own qibla according to his desires and he remains engrossed in the thoughts.”
— Ghaus Ali Shah
03. “When Divine union is achieved, there is no need of someone else.”
— Ghaus Ali Shah
04. “World and its entire things are worthless. To delight in their transient beauty is to lose one’s life.”
— Ghaus Ali Shah
05. “The temporal world is carrion and its aspirants are dogs.”
— Ghaus Ali Shah
06. “Uprightedness and perseverance are great gifts for mankind.”
— Ghaus Ali Shah
07. “Internal purification cannot be attained without ascetic practice, and Divine Beauty is not visible without complete purification.”
— Ghaus Ali Shah
08. “Greed brings abasement and contentment brings respect.”
— Ghaus Ali Shah
09. “Although patience is bitter, it is proved after long experience that its fruit is sweet.”
— Ghaus Ali Shah
10. “It is futile to pride over worldly wealth and beauty. These are prone to decline soon.”
— Ghaus Ali Shah
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