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At least ten characteristics if found in a guide, is proof of his authenticity. These are: 1: he must have become a Goal, to be able to have a disciple. 2: he must have traveled the mystic path himself, to be able to show the way. 3: he must have become refined and educated, to be able to be an educator (murabbi). 4: he must be generous and devoid of self-importance, so that he can sacrifice wealth on behalf of the disciple. 5: he must have no hand in the disciples wealth, so that he is not tempted to use it for himself. 6: whenever he can give advice through a sign (parables, metaphors, mithals), he will not use direct expression. 7: whenever he can educate through kindness, he will not use violence and harshness. 8: whatever he orders, he has first accomplished himself. 9: whatever he forbids the disciple, he has abstained for himself. 10: he will not abandon for the worlds sake the disciple whom he accepts for Gods sak
Posted on: Fri, 29 Nov 2013 20:28:47 +0000

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