How Does The Disciple Achieve His Desire?

(Excerpted from Futuwat namah by Khwaja Husayn Wa’iz Kashifi Sabzawari An Naqshbandi Translated by M. Nur Abdussalam)

If asked: From what does the disciple achieve his desire? Say: From the satisfaction of the spiritual guide.

If asked: By what means does the disciple reach his goal?

Say: Through service.

If asked: Upon what is service founded? Say: Upon the abandonment of comfort and the enduring of hardship.