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

Thus, when choosing a Shaykh, consider the Shaykh who is learned, practical on his knowledge, pious, trained and experienced in the field of Islaah and Tazkiya, and acknowledged by the Ulama-e-Haq as one who is truly Sahib-eNisbat and Waliullah. It is through attaching oneself to such a Shaykh, that the Saalik will acquire value.