Early Life and Background
Shaikh Sayyid Abdul Razzaq Jilani was born around 528 AH (1134 CE) in Baghdad, Iraq, into a family known for its deep spiritual heritage. He was the son of Shaikh Abdul Qadir Jilani, one of the most respected Sufi saints in Islamic history.
Spiritual Pursuits and Education
Following in his father’s footsteps, Abdul Razzaq dedicated his life to spiritual knowledge and community service. He was well-versed in Islamic jurisprudence, theology, and Sufism, making him a highly regarded scholar and spiritual guide. Being a great jurist and scholar of Hadith Sultan ul Faqr 4th received the title of Tajuddin, meaning ‘the crown of religion’.
Teachings and Philosophy
Known for his humility, Abdul Razzaq embodied values of compassion, patience, and devotion to God. His teachings emphasized sincerity, patience, and detachment from worldly concerns. He contributed to Islamic literature on spirituality, helping to spread Qadiri teachings.
Role in the Qadiri Sufi Order
As a key figure in the Qadiri order, Abdul Razzaq guided and counseled followers, helping them attain a deeper understanding of spirituality and self-purification. His influence reinforced the teachings of the Qadiri Sufi path.
Quotes of Sultan ul Faqr 4 are given below:
1. The heart that finds contentment in the remembrance of Allah does not wander in search of the world’s distractions.
2. Purify your soul with patience, for only through patience will you discover the blessings that await you.
3. Humility is not a weakness, but a strength granted to those chosen by the Divine.
4. True wealth lies not in possessions but in the richness of the soul and the satisfaction of the heart.
5. Seek knowledge, for it is the light that guides and the wisdom that opens doors of understanding.
Sultan ul Ashiqeen Sultan Mohammad Najib ur Rehman is the 31st and present Shaikh of the Sarwari Qadri order. The Qadri order of Shaikh Abdul Qadir Jilani that Sultan ul Faqr 4th Shaikh Sayyid Abdul Razzaq Jilani succeeded and was propagated as Sarwari Qadri by Sultan Bahoo is now headed by Sultan ul Ashiqeen. Since assuming responsibility, Sultan ul Ashiqeen has taken revolutionary steps to spread the teachings of Faqr throughout the world.