Brief Biography of Shaykh Afeefuddin Al Jailani
His Birth and Lineage
Shaykh Afeefuddin Al-Jailani is the 18th direct descendant of Shaykh Abdul Qadir Al-Jailani (May Allah grant him peace) and the 33rd direct descendant of Prophet Muhammad, salAllahu alayhi wasalam. Shaykh Abdul Qadir Al-Jailani is one of the most renowned Islamic saint and scholar and is the founder and leader of the Qadriya spiritual path.
Shaykh Afeefuddin specializes in jurisprudence (Fiqh), laws (Shariah) and spirituality (Tasawwuf). One of his greatest teachers is the current Mufti Of Iraq, Shaykh Abdul Karim Al Mudarris (also known as Abdul Karim Bayarah). Shaykh Afeefuddin has been certified as an Islamic scholar by Shaykh Abdul Karim Al Mudarris – with the credentials of Ijaza Ilmiya, which is an important certification for an Islamic scholar and teacher. He has studied with many other Islamic scholars as well.
Shaykh Afeefuddin was born and raised in Baghdad in 1972. He completed his college while specializing in Shariah sciences. He was the Imam and Khatib in several mosques in Baghdad including the Mosque of Shaykh Abdul Qadir Al-Jailani. He was also a frequent guest lecturer in Iraq and other countries. Currently living and teaching in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, many students from around the world travel to learn from Shaykh Afeefuddin.
Shaykh Afeefuddin Al Jailani has many mureeds (students/disciples) throughout the world who are seeking guidance and knowledge from him. They are mainly from Pakistan, Sri Lanka, India, Iraq, Singapore and Malaysia. Shaykh Afeefuddin is the Head of Darul Qadriyah International and the Chairman of Al-Wariseen Trust and he has participated in many Humanity and Islamic seminars and conferences to explain about the beauty of Islam in the Middle East, Turkey, Malaysia, Singapore, Australia, Sri Lanka, United States, Indonesia, and others.
May Allah protect Shaykh Afeefuddin, give him success & victory in his endeavours, increase his rank, give him the best in this life and the next and allow us to benefit through him. Ameen.
Note: Shaykh Afeefuddin conducts the monthly Futuh Al Ghaib class , organized by Malabar Muslim Jama-ath (MMJ Singapore). For more info on his classes, visit http://www.daruljailani.net/events/