Jīlālīyyah

The Jilaliyyah is a branch of the Qadiriyyah, one of the oldest Sufi orders in Islam. The Qadiriyyah order was founded by ‘Abd al-Qadir al-Jilani (1077/78–1166) in Baghdad. Al-Jilani reconciled the mystical aspects of Sufism with Islamic law, viewing Sufism as a "holy war" against ego and worldliness to submit to God's will.12

The Jilaliyyah, a smaller group within the Qadiriyyah in North Africa, differs by worshipping al-Jilani as a supernatural being and blending Islamic mysticism with pre-Islamic beliefs. The Qadiriyyah order emphasizes philanthropy, humility, piety, and moderation. Sufi orders, which emerged in the 12th century, influenced the masses and developed rituals and training for disciples.13