Patience, Abandoning Complaint, and Surrender
In the teachings of Abdul-Qadir Geylani, it is essential for everyone seeking peace and well-being in life to cultivate patience and abandon complaint. Instead of voicing our difficulties, we should turn our attention towards our Lord and entrust our needs to Him. This fosters a sense of inner submission and trust, rather than focusing on the external world; thus, the first step toward true happiness is taken.
Obedience Only to Allah and Expectation from Him
Understanding that the source of happiness is only Allah Himself is a necessity for placing Him at the center of our lives. We should bind all our expectations and hopes to our Lord, obey Him, and distance ourselves from everything else. This approach liberates us from the captivity of worldly desires and paves the way for spiritual maturity; for all beings except Him are transient and cannot offer true peace.
The Divine Secret: Every Action Being Beautiful, Wise, and Beneficial
Another important point emphasized in Geylani’s works is that every action of Allah is beautiful, wise, and beneficial. Instead of understanding the cause-and-effect relationship behind events, we should be content with our Lord’s decree and avoid questioning fate with questions like “why?” and “how?”. As understood from a hadith narrated by Ibn-i Abbas, trusting in Allah and accepting His judgments is the secret to making life meaningful and filling it with blessings; through this, we can learn lessons from every situation and focus on earning our Lord’s pleasure.