Qadiriyyah is one of Sunni Sufism. The Qadirians are followers of Sheikh Abdul Qadir Gilani (born in 562 AH), nicknamed Ghouth al-Azam. The founder of Qadiriya is considered to be Abdul Qadir Gilani, who is buried in Baghdad.
The followers of this school believe in existential unity and are known for love and service. Although they originally came from the Hanbalis, they were tolerant to a large extent. In this tariqa, it is emphasized to preserve traditions and rituals.
Most of the followers of the Sufi Tariqats in the Balkans have been led astray in many cases due to the lack of benefit from authentic Islamic sources and real sheikhs.
This tariqat, which originally belongs to Sunnis and is one of the four Sunni tariqats, but has many followers among Muslims. Followers of the Qadri school believe in sama and ecstasy and consider the happiness of the body to be the cause of the purity of the soul.
This sect settled in India in the 16th century and attracted some Pashtuns there. Among the Pashtun tribes, the Qadiriya sect has many followers, which is led by the Gilani family.
Naqib Sahib, the father of Seyyed Ahmad Gilani, was the leader of this sect in the second decade of the 19th century in the suburbs of Jalalabad in eastern Afghanistan, after whom his son (Ahmed Gilani) became the leader.
Along with the leadership of the Qadiri sect, he also engaged in political work and the establishment of the Afghan National Front party, which played an active role in the war against the Russians, along with other jihadist organizations. The Gilani family is one of the relatives of Mohammad Zahir Shah.
Also, the scope of this religion had many followers in Ottoman Turkey.
After entering the monastery, every disciple kisses this flag, which they believe is blessed.
After kissing the flag, the disciples greet each other very warmly and cordially.
The caliph keeps silent in the congregation for a while and then begins the dhikr with prayers and salutations.
In order to warm up and bring enthusiasm to the circle of remembrance, they read mystical Daf and use it in mystical songs.
Dervish playing the Daf and warming up the zikr ring
An old man who is drowned by listening to mystical poems and the sound of the Daf.
The Sufis in the Senate describing Allah
Sufis continue to pray to some extent so that their hearts are warmed by the remembrance of Allah
Then, little by little, after praying, they prepare to start saying YAHOO (A sacred word that means Allah)
Before starting dhikr, they stand with their hands on their chests to pay respect to the dhikr circle.
Then the Sufis who have long hair, open their hair and recite zikr in sync with the music.
They inspire their circle with mystical instruments and mystical poems
Sufis mention being at the peak of annihilation