The English Translation:
Cups of Union the Beloved gave me to drink; so I told my “Wine”,
advance towards me.
Then it moved and walked to me in cups; “In my intoxication”. I
understood the Friends in my midst.
I said to all the Polar-Stars, Come and enter my State. And become my
Companions
Be courageous and drink, you are my army, because the Cup-Bearer of the
Fraternity has filled my cup to the full.
And you sipped from my cup, what I left after my deep
“intoxication”, but you neither attained my height nor my Union
All your stations are high, But mine is higher ever.
I am singularly near to Him, The Mighty One who changes my state and
suffices.
I am a white Falcon of every Mystic. “Who is there among the Saints, so
gifted as me?”
He enrobed me with determination embroidered, And He crowned me with the
Crown of Perfection.
Unto me He revealed the Ancient secrets. He adopted me and granted my
request.
And He made me a Ruler over all the Polar-Stars. So my Orders are effective
under all circumstances.
Had I thrown my secret into the oceans, they would have at once dried up.
Had I thrown my secret over, mountains, they would have been pulverized.
Had I thrown my secret into fire, it would have been at once extinguished by
the secret of my mystic state.
Had I thrown my secret over the dead, He would have stood up with the power
of exalted God.
There are no months or ages, which flow but with my knowledge.
And they acquaint me with the present and the future, and they give me
information, and so, will you terminate your wrangles with me.
Be courageous my disciple, be cheerful and sing, in ecstasy and act without
restraint, for his name is exalted.
Do not be frightened, my disciple, Allah is my Sustainer he has granted me
the status through which I have attained high eminence.
My drums have been beaten in the heavens and earth, and I have been given the
rank of Good Luck. The empire of Allah is under my Command, and my time has
been purified before birth.
I cast a glance at the entire Empire of Allah, It is like a mustard seed
alongside my sovereignty
I acquired knowledge till I became a Polar-Star, and attained good luck
through the great Lord.
They are companions remorseful like those who fast, And like pearls in the
darkness of the nights.
Each Saint has a station, and I follow in the footsteps of the Prophet the
Full Moon of Perfection.
He is a Prophet belonging to the family of Hashim and To Mecca and to Hijaz,
He is my ancestor. I achieve my objects through him.
Do not be frightened, my Disciple, of a Slanderer, for I am a determined
Combatant in battle.
I am Al Jilani; my name is Muhiyuddin, and my banners flutter on
mountaintops.
I am Hassani and my abode is my cell, and my feet are on the neck of each
Saint.
Abdul Qadir is my famous name, and my ancestor is one possessed of an insight
perfect.
The Rules and Benefits of The Recitation of Qasida Ghausia:
Hazrat Pir Syed Tahir Alauddin al-Jilani Alayhi Rahma who was amongst the
direct descendants of Ghaus E Azam Shaykh Abdul Qadir al-Jilani Alayhi Rahma
has outlined the rules and benefits of recitation of Qasida Ghausia.
This Qasida can be recited for all kinds of difficulties relating to the
worldly and spiritual life and is beneficial in solving problems. Recitation
of this Qasida can also grant a person the vision of Allah Ta’ala and
of Rasul Allah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam and Awliya Allah as well. One has
to possess the correct beliefs, obey the Shariah, who speaks the truth and
consumes Halal sustenance. I hope that through the Faiz of Qasida Ghausia
one will achieve ones objective for the purposes that one is reciting it
for.
1. On the first of any Islamic lunar month, recite Qasida Ghausia at least 41
times after Eisha or after Tahajjud. Recite Darood Sharif 11 times before
and after. Offer Fatiha for Sayyiduna Rasul Allah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam
and Ghaus E Azam Shaykh Abdul Qadir al-Jilani Alayhi Rahma and all the
Mashaykh of The Qadri Tariqa (radi Allahu anhum). Note that first offer the
Fatiha, 11 Daroods, recite Qasida Ghausia, 11 Daroods and then the same
Fatiha. While reciting one must make Tasawwur-e-Shaykh or picture his
Shaykh. If one gets the Ijazah (permission) of his Shaykh that is better.
2. The benefit of the 1st stanza: The first stanza: Saqaanil Hubbu
ta’ali is read 1000 times for 11 days continuously if one has the
intention to achieve the Marifah (recognition of Allah Ta’ala). If one
wishes to bring back a beloved or someone who is lost or separated must read
this stanza every day 500 times for 11 days. Darood Shareef must be read 11
times before and after. The preferable time for this is after Eisha or
Tahajjud. One must face the Qibla. All Jalaali and Jamaali (meat, chicken,
eggs, etc.) things should be avoided.
3. The benefit of the 10th stanza: The 10th stanza: Wa at la’ani
sa’ali should be read 1500 times daily for 11 days for receiving the
favours of Allah Ta’ala, for being informed of the Secrets and to
achieve the pleasure of Allah Ta’ala. One must be in seclusion and be
in a sitting position.
There are a lot of properties associated with this blessed Qasida Ghausia.
Among them, the person that recites this Qasida Ghausia eleven [11] times
every day will be near and dear to Allah Ta’ala. Whoever recites this
Qasida Ghausia, his memory will be strengthened so much so that whatever he
reads or hears he will remember. By reading this Qasida Ghausia will be able
learn the Arabic language easily. Whoever recites Qasida Ghausia for forty
days for a particular purpose he will be able to fulfil that. If a person
keeps this Qasida Ghausia in front of his eyes and reads it three times a
day, and if he doesn’t know how to read, he listens to its recitation
and doesn’t separate from this blessed Qasida Ghausia, and has a
strong belief and love for what he is listening to or reciting, then he will
see Hazrat Ghaus E Azam Shaykh Abdul Qadir al-Jilani Alayhi Rahma. By
reciting this blessed Qasida Ghausia, a nisbah (spiritual connection) is
formed with the sincere reciter Hazrat Ghaus E Azam Shaykh Abdul Qadir
al-Jilani Alayhi Rahma.