Sayings of Shaikh ‘Abd al-Qadir al-Gaylani
Sayings of Shaikh ʿAbd al-Qādir al-Gaylānī Shaikh ʿAbd al-Qādir was a prolific lecturer and author, having delivered countless sermons and authored tens books. These are only a few of his wise words on a variety of topics from lectures he gave at his school in Baghdad: Good Behavior in the Company of Shaikhs: O young man! When you come into my presence, give up your appreciation for your deeds and self-admiration. Come in with nothing, as one who is bankrupt. If you have high regard for your deeds and yourself you will be astonished at what I am talking about and you will hate me…
