The Eighth: "Veneration of the People of His Gnosis (ahl ma‘rifatih)."

The Ninth: "That he and his Brother in Faith be of one law (shar‘an wāḥidan) in both religion and the world."

The Tenth: "Concealment of God’s Secret (kitmān sirr Allāh) and veiling it from all except those worthy of it."

These are the characteristics that elevate the one in whom they are perfected from the realm of the senses to the Holy World (‘ālam al-quds). It is appropriate that I clarify the purpose of worship through these characteristics by way of explanation for those capable [of understanding], lest they find it confusing. I say, and with God lies success:

Knowledge of Him in All of His Manifestations

As for knowing Him in all of His manifestations: it is that which we previously mentioned in the chapter on Worship regarding the Essential and Archetypal stations, without denying His appearance in others.