From the Diwan of Prince Hasan bin Makrun, with the Commentary of Sheikh Sulayman al-Ahmad:

'To complete the desired benefit: we present what has been transmitted from the Diwan of the prominent Prince, alongside the commentary of the great scholar, without [exhaustive] investigation of the foundational principles there that must be known.'

The Essence (al-Dhat) is perceived by its very eye, Yet the Inward of that which is perceived remains unknown.

He says: The first part of the verse refers to the 'Known Limit' (al-Hadd al-Ma'lum), which is the manifestation of The Truth (al-Haqq)—majestic is His majesty—by His Essence to the creation through the Visual Form. The latter part refers to the 'Unknown Limit' (al-Hadd al-Majhul), which is the Inaccessible Ghayb (Unseen) that is barred from perception and encompassment; it is the Knowledge of the Creator and His Power.

Visit a Sanctuary (Hima) where Beauty has dwelled, And you shall have no need for the nocturnal journey to the Mountain.

He says: The conclusion of these two verses is: The prohibition of pointing toward the Form as something fleeting and vanishing, rather than something Constant and Eternal, as presented by the author of 'Al-Asyfar' regarding the obligation of acknowledging the 'Alawite Manifestation (al-Mazhar al-'Alawi).