OverviewA teacher in Baghdad whose legacy gave the Qadiri tradition its name.CategoryScholarPeriodc. 1077 – c. 1166 CE
Life and settingAl-Jilani studied and taught in Baghdad, combining religious learning with preaching and spiritual instruction.Source: TDV Encyclopaedia of Islam
Work and legacyThe Qadiri tradition developed around his legacy and spread widely after his death. Later miracle narratives are part of devotional reception rather than independently verified historical events.Source: TDV Encyclopaedia of Islam
SourcesOriginal concise biography based on the cited references. Historical reports, later devotional traditions and uncertain dates are distinguished where relevant.TDV Encyclopaedia of Islam
