submission is due to them, and the Orphans, peace be upon them, [were established for the realizations of the gnostics] 1 , because they are His servants, and He designated them as lights for His guidance.
Therefore, whosoever says: "The visible Anza'i form is a garment (qamis) that He adopted as an instrument for intimacy"—exalted is the One, the Single, the Absolute, far above instruments and garments.
[59]And the Scholar (al-'Alim), majestic is his glory, was questioned regarding the manifestation of the Meaning through the visible form and the manifestation of his Name through the Muhammadan aspect? He, majestic is his glory, replied: "The visible form is the final goal of the seekers, and the Name, majestic is his glory, is the signpost of those who search."
[60]The Scholar, majestic is his glory, was also questioned regarding looking upon the visible form? He, majestic is his glory, replied: "Indeed, the onlooker looks upon the light of that form according to his capacity and the refinement of his essence.