<p>The Qadiriyya is often called the most widespread Sufi order in the world — but how did one 12th-century mystic in Baghdad inspire a global movement that still thrives today?</p><br><p>This episode explores the life and legacy of Abd al-Qadir al-Jilani, the saint revered across the Muslim world as Ghaus al-A‘zam — “the greatest helper.”</p><p>From medieval Baghdad to North Africa, Turkey, South Asia, and beyond, we trace how his teachings spread across continents, shaping Islamic spirituality for nearly 900 years.</p><br><p>Find me and my music here:</p><p>https://linktr.ee/filipholm</p><br><p>Support Let's Talk Religion on Patreon: </p><p>https://www.patreon.com/letstalkreligion </p><p>Or through a one-time donation: </p><p>https://paypal.me/talkreligiondonate</p><br><p><br></p><p>Sources/Recommended Reading:</p><br><p>Abun-Nasr, Jamil M. (2007). "Muslim Communities of Grace: The Sufi Brotherhoods in Islamic Religious Life". C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd.</p><br><p>Knysh, Alexander (2012). "Islamic Mysticism: A Short History". BRILL. </p><br><p>Malik, Hamza (2018). "The Grey Falcon: The Life and Teaching of Shaykh 'Abd Al-Qadir Al-Jilani". BRILL.</p><br><p>Trimingham, John Spencer (1971). "Sufi Orders in Islam". Oxford University Press. </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
