The Deep Devotion Of Hazrat Junaid Baghdaadi

The Deep Devotion Of Hazrat Junaid Baghdaadi Alaihir Rahmah

The deep devotion and spiritual discipline of Hazrat Junaid Baghdaadi Alaihir Rahmah are beautifully captured in Siyaru A'laamin Nubala, where it is recorded:

كَانَ الجُنَيْدُ يَفْتَحُ حَانُوتَهُ وَيَدْخُلُ، فَيُسْبِلُ السِّتْرَ، وَيُصَلِّي أَرْبَعَ مِائَةِ رَكْعَةٍ

Translation: Hazrat Junaid Baghdaadi Alaihir Rahmah would open his shop, go inside, draw the curtain, and offer four hundred units (rak'aats) of voluntary Salaah. After completing his worship, he would return home.

(Siyaru Alaamin Nubala, Volume 14, page 68-Mu'assasat Risaalah, Beirut)

A Practical Message:

Hazrat Junaid Baghdaadi Alaihir Rahmah was among the most distinguished saints of Islam. His practice of engaging in lengthy worship, even within his workplace, clearly shows that worldly duties do not have to obstruct spiritual growth. On the contrary, when one acts with sincerity and devotion, even daily routines can become a path to closeness with Allah Almighty. This incident teaches us the importance of balance in life. With sincerity, consistency, and time management, one can remain devoted to Allah Almighty while fulfilling worldly responsibilities. We are encouraged to develop a love for private worship, yet never neglect our duties toward family and others.