Someone asked Hadhrat Abul Qaasim Junaid (rahmatullah alayh): "Hadhrat, what benefit do the Mureedeen derive from the stories of the Auliyaa?" He Said: "Stories (of the Auliyaa are among the armies of Allah. The hearts of the Mureedeen derive strength and peace from these anecdotes." The questioner asked for proof of this claim. Hadhrat Junaid said: "Allah Ta’ala says in the Qur’aan:

‘Every episode which We narrate to you from the stories of the Messengers, We strengthen therewith your heart."