Moreover, the Sufis renowned among the Muslim community—those held in enduring good repute—did not approve of such things; rather, they forbade them. Their statements condemning keeping company with youths, refuting the advocates of divine indwelling, and explaining the Creator’s distinctness are too extensive to mention here.

Only those who imitated them approved of such things: people who were disobedient, wicked, or unbelieving. They made a show of claiming to be allies of Allah and to have attained true faith and spiritual knowledge, while being among the worst enemies of Allah and the worst practitioners of hypocrisy and falsehood.

Allah Most High brings together the good of this world and the Hereafter for His allies who are mindful of Him, while making His enemies’ bargain a losing one. And Allah, glorified is He, knows best.