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64 International Multi. J. of PURE LIFE. 9 (29): 39-71, Winter 2022
• Worldliness and the human . The spiritual
According to Mulla Sadra, master should be aware of the
some people do not know that guidelines and principles of the
this world is a place of fear journey to lead the person well.
and humiliation in contrast The Master has to be familiar
with the Futurity, which is with the holy Quran, the noble
completely safe and cheerful. narrations, the prophetic traditions,
(Sadr ul-Din Shirazi, 2002: 241) and the infallibles’ manners
Thus such ignorance will properly to guide others; because
increase worldliness and, consequently, there may be some evil
the human cannot abandon this revelations for the person
world and worldly pleasures, going on the journey. So at
so he cannot move toward Hereafter . this point, the master will
guide him to the right way.
• Sensual and Moral Vices
As moral virtues lead to The spiritual master is like a
human perfection, moral vices doctor who teaches the person
are obstacles to perfection. For certain prayer quotes to help
instance, Mulla Sadra considers his growth and perfection.
injustice as a factor directing Therefore the master must be
humans to hell. (Ibid, 1981, educated in divine knowledge
Vol. 4: 114) appropriately to guide others at
different levels of perfection.
• Lack of Spiritual Master This is not possible unless the
To Mulla Sadra, a spiritual master master is aware enough of the
and leader are necessary for human entity’s layers.
the journey, and the lack of (Sadr ul-Din Shirazi, 2002:
such an advisor will impede 221-225)
the joint between almighty God
