Qadriyatdir

Qadriyatdir is a Turkish-language grammatical form that literally signals affiliation with the Qadiriyya, one of the oldest Sufi orders. In Turkish usage, elements of a sentence can take the suffixes -dır or -dir to convey assertion, so qadriyatdır translates roughly to “is Qadiriyya” or “is of the Qadiriyya.” It is not the name of a distinct organization, but a linguistic predicate used to classify a group, lodge, or practice as belonging to the Qadiriyya lineage.

The Qadiriyya Sufi order traces its origins to Abdul-Qadir Gilani in the 12th to 13th centuries in Baghdad. It emphasizes devotion to God, ethical conduct, remembrance of God (dhikr), and service to others. Over the centuries, the order spread widely across the Islamic world, producing numerous lineages, spiritual centers, and tekkes (lodges). In various regions, including North Africa, the Middle East, Anatolia, and other parts of Asia, Qadiriyya communities developed distinct practices while sharing core teachings and a common lineage.

In Turkey and neighboring regions, Qadiriyya has historical resonance within the tekkes and devotional networks associated with Sufi life. While the prominence of specific lodges has varied over time, the order’s influence persists in scholarship, local piety, and contemporary Sufi practice in some communities.

See also: Qadiriyya; Sufism; Abdul-Qadir Gilani; Tekke; Dhikr.