Abd-el-Kader

Abd-el-Kader (1078-1166), full name Abd-al-Qadir-al Jilani, was a Persian sufi saint and leader of sufism from Baghdad (modern Iraq). He was a founder of the Qadiriya sect. He is known for his influence and the devotion he inpired in his followers.

Wisdom & Quotes

• Death is a black camel, which kneels at the gates of all.
• It is with a word as with an arrow :

Once let it loose, and it does not return.

• Some men, like spaniels, will only fawn the more when repulsed,

but will pay little heed to a friendly caress.

Li Ching Chao