Abd Al- Qadir Al-Jilani : Life, Teachings and Miracles with Louay Fatoohi — EP 123
What does it really mean to surrender to God? Scholar and author Louay Fatoohi joins the Kianistan Podcast to unveil the hidden wisdom of Sheikh Abdul Qadir al-Gilani — the Sultan of the Saints — and his timeless masterpiece, Futuh al-Ghayb (Revelations of the Unseen).This episode is a deep journey into Islamic spirituality, Sufism, self-purification, and the forgotten science of the inner life. If you've ever felt lost in the noise of the world, this conversation is for you.🔍 WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER:— Why Sheikh Abdul Qadir al-Gilani became the most revered Sufi in Islamic history— What "Revelations of the Unseen" really means — and why even Salafi scholars respected Gilani— The miracle of "My foot is on the neck of every wali" — and what it truly signifies— Why Sufism is about self-development, not judging others— The hidden polytheism Sufis warn about — and how Tawheed goes far deeper than most people think— What Fana (annihilation) actually means — and why it's the opposite of what critics claim— How to deal with affliction, patience, and gratitude through a Sufi lens— The challenge of translating sacred Arabic manuscripts into English — and why "translator = traitor"— How the Qadiri Silsila spread from Baghdad to India, Africa, and Central Asia— The role of Quran and Sunnah as the absolute foundation of authentic Sufism⏱ CHAPTERS:00:00 — Introduction & Welcome02:30 — Louay Fatoohi's Background: From Baghdad to Islamic Scholarship07:30 — Who Was Sheikh Abdul Qadir al-Gilani? Life & Legacy14:00 — The Qadiri Silsila: How It Spread Across the Muslim World21:00 — Gilani's Miracles (Karamat): The Sultan of the Saints31:00 — His Institution in Baghdad: Education, Food & Spiritual Guidance38:00 — The Famous "My Foot is on the Neck of Every Wali" Miracle48:30 — Futuh al-Ghayb: What Is the Book & How Was It Compiled?52:00 — Translating Ancient Arabic Manuscripts: Challenges & Method1:02:00 — Gilani's Emphasis on Quran & Sunnah in Sufi Practice1:09:00 — Tawheed & Hidden Polytheism: The Sufi Understanding1:15:00 — Fana (Annihilation): The Ultimate Form of Worship1:22:00 — Dealing with Affliction, Patience & Gratitude1:30:00 — Humility, the Ego & the Inner Life1:38:00 — Final Reflections & How to Get the Book👤 ABOUT LOUAY FATOOHI:Louay Fatoohi is an author, academic, and translator with a PhD in Astronomy from Durham University. A revert to Islam for over 40 years, he has spent decades researching Qur'anic studies, Islamic history, Sufism, and the historical miracles of the Quran. He is Operations Director at Packt Publishing and is known for his groundbreaking comparisons between Qur'anic narratives and Biblical and historical sources.🔗 CONNECT WITH LOUAY FATOOHI:🌐 Website: https://www.louayfatoohi.com/▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@louay.fatoohi📚 Buy the Book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0038F6328📌 STAY CONNECTED WITH KIANISTAN:🔔 Subscribe for geopolitics, history & spiritual conversations🎧 Listen on all major podcast platforms — search Kianistan🌐 Visit: www.kianistan.com💼 Sponsored by: www.worldwidelistings.co.uk
