For nearly 960 years, the Qadiriyya order has been one of the major Sufi brotherhoods, with…

For nearly 960 years, the Qadiriyya order has been one of the major Sufi brotherhoods, with followers using it for spiritual purification and moral education within the Muslim world. Originating in Baghdad, it spread to Northern and West Africa, playing a key role in religious teaching, social upbringing, and strengthening the relationship between people and God.

About ten centuries after Sheikh Abdulqadir Jilani's life, the Qadiriyya remains a leading school of spiritual training in Islam. Sheikh Qaribullah Nasiru Kabara, leader of the Qadiriyya in West Africa, stated that the order traces its roots to Sheikh Abdulqadir Jilani, regarded as one of the most influential Islamic scholars.