Islam
Qadiriyya Sufi Order (mainstream)
6/40· LowConfidence: High
Oldest major Sufi tariqa, founded by Abdul Qadir Gilani (Baghdad, 12th c.). Tens of millions of adherents globally. Mainstream low-control reference point.
CLCI radar
Low Control / Mainstream
BITE breakdown
Behavior Control2/10
Information Control1/10
Thought Control1/10
Emotional Control2/10
Modifiers (+0)
0 — oldest major Sufi tariqa; mainstream low-control reference.
Founded
12th c.
Members
Tens of millions
Active in
Asia, Africa, Global
In context
The Qadiriyya is one of the oldest and most widespread Sufi orders. Practice centres on dhikr, sheikh-disciple bay'ah, and lineage tradition. Mainstream voluntary practice; specific living-sheikh sub-currents may exhibit higher control.
Timeline
- 12th c.Order founded by Abdul Qadir Gilani in Baghdad
Sources
- Annemarie Schimmel academic work
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