For instance, the author writes: "The seeker must find a murshid who is endowed with spiritual knowledge and experience, for it is through the guidance of the murshid that the seeker can attain spiritual growth and self-realization." (Khazinatul Asrar, Chapter 5). This emphasis on the importance of the spiritual guide reflects the Sufi understanding of the need for spiritual guidance and support on the path to self-realization.