The Shaykh is the doctor who removes the cataract from the eyes of the spiritual heart, after which the Saalik is blessed with baseerat (spiritual sight) and Ma`rifat of Allah [swt] Ta’ala. And naturally, having recognized the Beloved, the goal is achieved.

By Hazrat Maulana Abdul Hamid Ishaq DB

…This ‘Suhbat’ (companionship) of the Ahlullah is the medium of spiritual achievement.