Revelations of the Unseen (Futuh al-Ghayb)

Name: Revelations of the Unseen (Futuh al-Ghayb)
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'Abd Al-Qadir Al-Jilani, Louay Fatoohi, Shetha Al-Dargazelli

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English

Safis Publishing
03 April 2026

Islam; Islamic theology; Sufism & Islamic mysticism

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 organises 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.

By: 'Abd Al-Qadir Al-Jilani
Edited by: Louay Fatoohi, Shetha Al-Dargazelli
Imprint: Safis Publishing
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 12mm
Weight: 295g
ISBN: 9781906342722
ISBN 10: 1906342725
Pages: 216
Publication Date: 03 April 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Shaikh Abd al-Qadir al-Jilani was born in 470 H (1077 CE) in Gaylan in present-day northern Iran. At the age of eighteen, he emigrated to Baghdad to study, beginning a journey destined to be a unique spiritual odyssey. He spent almost three decades as a wandering Sufi throughout Iraq, before settling in Baghdad. In 521 H (1127), his teacher, Shaikh Abu Said al-Makhzumi, turned over his school to him. Shaikh Abd al-Qadir lectured there three days a week, with his lectures attracting thousands of people. Some students wrote down his sermons, preserving his words for later generations. Some of Shaikh Abd al-Qadir's sermons were compiled in the books ""al-Fath al-rabbani"" and ""Jila al-khatir."" His other famous works include ""Futuh al-ghayb"" and ""al-Ghunya li-talibi al-haqq."" He also left poems, wirds (litanies), prayers on the Prophet (PBUH), and supplications.It is impossible to overstate the role of Shaikh Abd al-Qadir in disseminating the spiritual culture of Islam, in its two inseparable theoretical and practical dimensions. His efforts to cultivate an understanding of the spiritual depth of Islam-as set out in the Qur'an and detailed in the Sunna-had a profound impact on endearing the message of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) to people and spreading its reach.