Al-Junayd of Baghdad Quotes
Abu al-Qasim al-Junayd of Baghdad was a Persian Sunni Muslim mystic and theologian and the principal founder of the school of sober Sufism that traces its lineage through him. Trained in law as well as in mystical practice, he combined strict adherence to Islamic law with a deep spiritual interiority and is honored in the Sufi tradition as Sayyid al-Ta'ifa, the master of the order. The quotes below are attributed to Al-Junayd of Baghdad, organized by topic.
Al-Junayd of Baghdad on God
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Attributed to Al-Junayd of Baghdad:
“Sufism is to be with God without any attachment.”
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Attributed to Al-Junayd of Baghdad:
“The world is the lover's veil; God alone is the Beloved.”
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Attributed to Al-Junayd of Baghdad:
“He who knows God most truly speaks of God least.”
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Attributed to Al-Junayd of Baghdad:
“True annihilation of the self is the door to true union.”
Al-Junayd of Baghdad on Virtue
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Attributed to Al-Junayd of Baghdad:
“Patience is the mount of every faithful traveler.”