History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v3.c40.s6.4

v3.c40.s6.4

Religion gave him solace. His constant companion now was Sayyid Muhammad of Qanauj. This pious man officiated as his chaplain, lector and almoner,—discoursed on the Quran and the Prophet's *Traditions*, conducted prayers at the Court, and conveyed Shah Jahan's gifts to the needy outside. "All the ex-Emperor's time was divided between (professing) obedience to God, prayer, performance of the obligatory religious services with all the *sunun*,—reading the Quran and copying its verses, reciting the *Traditions* or hearing them read, or listening to the histories of the great men of the past.