He received a personal visit from President General Ayub Khan, to welcome him to Pakistan. General Ayub Khan pledged Baith (Oath of Allegiance) in the Qadiriyya Tariqa at the hands of Al-Gillani.[7] Al-Gillani was visited by presidents, politicians, tribal leaders and religious scholars for his prayers, advice and guidance. Pakistani President Zia ul Haq is also known to have had both pledged Baith on Al-Gillani’s hands,[8] whilst leaders such as President Saddam Hussein,[9] the Sultan of Brunei, Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto and Mian Nawaz Shareef,[10] would visit him or stay in contact.