Sufficient attention is simultaneously given to the lethal...
Sufficient attention is simultaneously given to the lethal harms of the natural self and also the necessity of endeavoring to escape it; the positive aspects of man and his potentials and his potentials are also of great importance. 4- In positive mysticism, there is no self-overgrandisement nor is there self-humiliation.
When man intends to defy selfishness and overconfidence - which are, indeed evil - he unfortunately humiliates his advantages and talents; this can inhibit his way to greatness and perfection. 5- One cannot only think of saving himself in positive mysticism; he cannot be irresponsible towards others, for man can never reach human perfection unless he recognizes the needs his fellow men have, and try to adjust their physical and spiritual life.
As the Holy Prophet has said: من امن بی من بات شبعانا و جاره المسلم جائع “He who sleeps on a full stomach when his Muslim neighbor is hungry has no faith in me.” In positive mysticism, one cannot claim, “It's none of my business how the others are.” The greater man's steps toward positive mysticism are, the”vaster will his divine rays shine on other human beings.” 6- Responsibility and duty play a significant role in positive mysticism.
Feeling responsible out of freedom and consciousness and not in return for a reward or for fear of punishment is the key to spiritual freedom from animal desires. 7- All events in positive mysticism are reflected in accordance with reality, for expressing things in any other way is in fact fighting against one's own self.
Alas, some so-called “mystics” have turned to lies, claiming that sometimes lying is more “proper.” They do not realize that the spiritual harm in lying is far greater than its “advantages.” A true mystic is never deviated from the truth in various individual or social opportunities. 8- One always moves on the path towards the truth and righteousness in positive mysticism.
The meaning of free movement on this path is much more elegant than and elevated than the common dealings between people every day. Man cannot find the right path amidst all the ups and downs of life unless he can let divine light shine on him. 9- In positive mysticism, the pilgrim moves in accordance with God's orders and the ways of the Holy Prophet . A life based on mysticism is established on clear reasons, not whimsical desires or fatalistic factors of life.