JilaniMedia.com is a website dedicated to one of the greatest scholars of Islam in recent history, the fragrant flower of the Ahl al-Bayt, a shining example of the Salaf, Hadrat Mufakkir al-Islam Shaykh al-Qur'an wa'l-Hadith as-Sayyid 'Abd al-Qadir al-Jilani. This platform provides access to a wide collection of Hadrat Mufakkir al-Islam's lectures, which can be streamed online. All videos have been digitally remastered to enhance both audio and video quality, providing a richer and more engaging viewing experience for seekers of knowledge around the world.

Hadrat Mufakkir al-Islam was born on Saturday, December 14, 1935 (Ramadan 17, 1354 AH) in the village of Sandhu Sayyidan, located in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. He was born into a distinguished scholarly and spiritual household, the son of the eminent scholar of his time, Shaykh as-Sayyid Walayat 'Ali Shah al-Jilani. His noble lineage traced back to Sayyiduna al-Ghawth al-Aʿzam Shaykh as-Sayyid 'Abd al-Qadir al-Jilani through 22 generations, by way of his eldest son and first hereditary trustee, Sayyiduna Shaykh as-Sayyid 'Abd al-Wahhab al-Jilani. Hadrat Mufakkir al-Islam was an al-Hasani wa’l-Husayni Sayyid, meaning he was a direct descendant of both Sayyiduna Imam al-Hasan and Sayyiduna Imam al-Husayn.

In his pursuit of sacred knowledge, Hadrat Mufakkir al-Islam travelled extensively throughout the Indian subcontinent and the blessed lands of the Hijaz. Alongside his mastery of the Islamic sciences, he also attained academic excellence, earning both a PhD and a Bachelor of Laws degree. From a young age, he delivered public sermons, speaking with eloquence and a distinctive blend of sweetness in expression and sharp intellectual insight. His lectures were marked by grace and engagement, often enriched with gentle humour and refined wit to convey deeper spiritual and insightful meanings. He exemplified the timeless virtues of chivalry, humility and noble generosity which he inherited from his Pious Ancestors.

Hadrat Mufakkir al-Islam arrived in England during the 1970s, at a time when the Ahl as-Sunnah wa’l-Jama’ah had a limited presence in the UK. While travelling across the country delivering lectures and engaging with communities, he organised the first Mawlid an-Nabi procession in the UK, a historic event that marked the beginning of what has become a widespread tradition. Since then, Mawlid an-Nabi processions have continued to spread across all major towns and cities in the UK. The largest of these is held annually in Walthamstow, East London attracting thousands of participants.

Residing in Walthamstow until 2023, Hadrat Mufakkir al-Islam travelled extensively throughout England, delivering lectures and providing spiritual guidance to his devoted disciples. After nearly 50 years of service in England, he permanently returned to Pakistan in 2023 to establish the Qadria Jilania University in Hussainia Sharif, Islamabad. As the university's founder and headteacher, he led the institution and taught a new generation of students. During his lifetime, learners from across Pakistan enrolled and benefited from his profound knowledge, religious guidance and lifelong dedication to the revival of traditional Islamic scholarship. Today, Qadria Jilania University continues to welcome students and uphold his vision of preserving and transmitting classical Islamic learning. Despite relocating, he maintained a strong connection with the UK. Each year, during the blessed month of Rabi' al-Awwal, he returned to England to lead the Mawlid an-Nabi procession in Walthamstow, a cherished tradition that continues to this day and holds deep significance for the community.

Hadrat Mufakkir al-Islam Shaykh as-Sayyid 'Abd al-Qadir al-Jilani departed this temporary world on Saturday, October 18, 2025 (Rabi' ath-Thani 25, 1447 AH), at the age of 89, just weeks before his 90th birthday. May Allah, Most High, envelop him in His Mercy, elevate his rank among the Righteous, allow his legacy to continue benefiting generations to come and grant his disciples steadfastness upon his teachings. Amin, Ya Rabb al-'Alamin.