The Spiritual Life of Sufis: "Revelations of the Unseen" by Shaykh 'Abd al-Qadir al-Jilani RA with Louay Fatoohi - Kianistan - May 19, 2026

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What does it really mean to surrender to God? Scholar and author Louay Fatoohi joins the Kianistan Podcast to unveil the profound wisdom of Sheikh 'Abd al-Qadir al-Jilani — the Sultan of 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 'Abd al-Qadir al-Jilani became the most revered Sufi in Islamic history — What "Revelations of the Unseen" really means, and why even Salafi scholars respected al-Jilani — 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 — Affliction, patience, and gratitude through a Sufi lens — The challenges 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

Amazon:
Revelations of the Unseen (Futuh al-Ghayb): Thematically Classified: 'Abd Al-Qadir Al-Jilani , Louay Fatoohi , Shetha Al-Dargazelli (Editors& Translators)

https://www.amazon.com/Revelations-Unseen-Futuh-al-Ghayb-Thematically/dp/1906342695

At its core, this book is a collection of spiritual experiences of one of Islam's greatest teachers, who led an exemplary life of piety and servanthood. Shaikh 'Abd al-Qadir al-Jilani stated that these profound unveilings are among the many blessings from Allah that flowed to him throughout the day and night. He described these spiritual gifts as futuh al-ghayb (revelations of the unseen). This work serves as both a conceptual and practical guide for the seeker of Allah.
While other editions of this book follow the original manuscript's chronological flow, this unique edition organizes Shaikh 'Abd al-Qadir's profound insights into thematic chapters that highlight the fundamental traits and attributes of Islamic spirituality, known as Sufism. This structure offers a transformative way of engaging with this seminal work, making the Shaikh's timeless wisdom more accessible than ever before.

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Mecca Books: Sharh Futuh al-Ghaib: Commentary on Revelations of Unseen -Ibn Taymiyya , Muhtar Holland (Translator) - Al-Baz Publishing

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About The Book:
"This is a commentary by the famous Imam on the Futuh al-Ghaib, a collection of 78 discourses by Shaikh 'Abd al-Qadir al-Jilani. In it is to be found the clear approval that the Imam had for the Sufi path, provided that the commandments of the Sacred Law (Shari'a) are faithfully observed. In it Ibn Taimiyya extols several of the great Sufi saints (awliya'), and elucidates many of the discourses of Shaikh 'Abd al-Qadir.
This may surprise those who have been informed that Imam ibn Taimiyya was opposed to Sufism and was hostile to it. It is a fact that the Imam himself was a sufi, having taken the cloak (khirqa) of the Qadiris from Abi ibn Qudama who received it from Imam Muwaffaq ibn Qudama. As he said himself, 'There are but two between me and Shaikh 'Abd al-Qadir,' "

About The Author:
Shaykh al-Islam Taqi ud-Din Abu'l-Abbas Ahmad Ibn al-Halim ibn Abd al-Salam Ibn Taymiyyah al-Hanbali was born in, 661 AH (1263 AC) in Haran, which is now in Eastern Turkey, near the border of northern Iraq.. His family had long been renowned for its learning , among his teachers, was Shams ud-Din Al-Maqdisi, first Hanbali Chief Justice of Syria following the reform of the judiciary by Baibars. The number of Ibn Taymiyyah's teachers exceeds two hundred. Ibn Taymiyyah was barely seventeen, when Qadi Al-Maqdisi authorized him to issue Fatwa (legal verdict). Qadi remembered with pride that it was he who had first permitted an intelligent and learned man like Ibn Taymiyyah to give Fatwa.
At the same age, he started delivering lectures. When he was thirty, he was offered the office of Chief Justice, but refused, as he could not persuade himself to follow the limitations imposed by the authorities. Imam Ibn Taymiyyah's education was essentially that of a Hanbali theologian and jurisconsult. But to his knowledge of early and classical Hanbalism, he added not only that of the other schools of jurisprudence but also that of other literature. He had an extensive knowledge of Quran, Sunnah, Greek philosophy, Islamic history, and religious books of others, as is evident from the variety of the books he wrote.