Sufficient Provision for Seekers of the Path of Truth Vol 5 (al-Ghunya li Talibi) 5

by Shaikh 'Abd al-Qadir al-Jilani (may Allah be well pleased with him) This encyclopedic work is a complete resource on the inner and outer aspects of Islam. The translation has been published in 5 volumes. Translated by Muhtar Holland into English for the first time, and over five and a half years in the translating, this work is undoubtedly the publishing event of this century and a treasure of unimaginable value to the believers. CHAPTER FIFTEEN Concerning the Modes of Conduct Proper to Spiritual Seekers [Ádåb al-Murodon]. 5 Concerning (1) what is required of the beginner on this Spiritual Path [¡aroqa], at the very outset, (2) his conduct with the Shaikh, and (3) what is required of the Shaikh in training the seeker [murod]. 22 CHAPTER SIXTEEN Concerning the fellowship of spiritual brothers [ƒu¥bat al-ikhwån] and fellowship with strangers [aƒ-ƒu¥ba ma‹a’l-ajånib], as well as the nature of fellowship with the rich [aghniyå›] and the poor [fuqarå›]. 43 CHAPTER SEVENTEEN Concerning the sacred struggle [mujåhada]. 87 Concerning some of the most important virtues 113 1. Absolute trust in the Lord [tawakkul]. 114 2. Goodness of moral character [¥usn al-khulq]. 126 3. Thankfulness [shukr]. 132 4. Patience [ƒabr]. 140 5. Contentment [riæå]. 145 6. Truthfulness [ƒidq]. 157 CONCERNING THE AUTHOR 161 ABOUT THE TRANSLATOR 167 SUBJECT INDEX 169 Shaikh ʻabd Al-qāadir Al-jīlānī ; Translated From The Arabic By Muhtar Holland. Includes Bibliographical References.