Shaykh Muhammad Nazim al-Haqqani’s lineage traces back to Shaykh Abdul Qadir Al-Jilani through his father, and through his mother to Shaykh Jalaluddin Rumi. He was born in Larnaca, Cyprus on the 26th of Sha'ban 1340 AH. He learned from many knowledgeable and righteous people, attaining the position of their deputyship. He passed away on the 8th of Rajab in 1435 AH in Nicosia, northern Cyprus. May Allah have mercy on him and benefit us through him.