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Abû Saîd was asked,"Who is the spiritual guide (MURSHID) who has attained to Truth,and who is the sincere disciple (MUREED)?"
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The Sheikh replied,"The spiritual guide who attained to Truth is he in whom at least ten characteristics are found, as proof of his authenticity:
FIRST,he must have become a goal,to be able to have a disciple.
SECOND,he must have travelled the mystic path himself,to be able to show the way.
THIRD,he must have become refined and educated,to be able to be an educator.
FOURTH,he must be generous and devoid of self-importance,so that he can sacrifice wealth on behalf of the disciple.
FIFTH,he must have no hand in the disciple's wealth,so that he is not tempted to use it for himself.
SIXTH,whenever he can give advice through a sign,he will not use direct expression.
SEVENTH,whenever he can educate through kindness,he will not use violence and harshness.
EIGHT,whatever he orders,he has first accomplished himself.
NINTH,whatever he forbids the disciple,he has abstained from himself.
TENTH,he will not abandon for the world's sake the disciple he accepts for the sake of God.
If the spiritual guide is like this and is adorned with these character traits,the disciple is bound to be sincere and a good traveller,for what appears in the disciple is the quality of the spiritual guide made manifest in the disciple."***************************
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As for the sincere disciple,the Sheikh has said,"No less than the ten characteristics which I mention must be present in the sincere disciple,if he is to be worthy of discipleship:
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FIRST,he must be intelligent enough to understand the spiritual guide's indications.
SECOND,he must be obedient in order to carry out the spiritual guide's command.
THIRD,he must be sharp of hearing to perceive what the spiritual guide says.
FOURTH,he must have an enlightened heart in order to see the spiritual guide's greatness.
FIFTH,he must be truthful,so that whatever he reports,he reports truthfully.
SIXTH,he must be true to his word,so that whatever he says, he keeps his promise.
SEVENTH,he must be generous,so that whatever he has, he is able to give away.
EIGHTH,he must be discreet,so that he can keep a secret.
NINTH,he must be receptive to advice,so that he will accept the guide's admonition.
TENTH,he must be chivalrous in order to sacrifice his own dear life on the mystic path.
Having these character traits,the disciple will more easily accomplish his journey and more quickly reach the goal set for him on the mystic path by the spiritual guide."****************************
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