The duty of a mystical traveler is the continuous “jihad” (effort towards spiritual purity), the constant, importunate spiritual yearning and the steady attempt to achieve the goal. Whether the experience would end up arriving at the destination or not is another matter that is beyond the duty of the holy traveler. An Arab poet once said “It is necessary for a human to try, but not be successful.” The traveler will not leave this world except with two good results. Either martyrdom and death on the path, or achievement of the goal.
Ayatollah Mohammad Saleh Komeily ( God graciously preserves him) Al-matalib Al-solokieh
