According to everyone who stands guard, he is honored. (Kavânin, 41)
The ʿārif (knower through maʿrifa) increases in spiritual state (ḥāl) while alive, and after death becomes renowned among people. (Kavânin, 42)
The ʿārif, when expressing shukr (gratitude), confesses his incapacity to the Mashkūr (the Lord to whom he is grateful). Anyone else, by contrast, acts with the attribute of pride.
The ʿārif, in terms of will, is faʿʿālun limā yurīd (free to do as he wills). He does not constantly respond to his nafs (the lower self) with severity. He seeks good planning and fears bad decree.
You hear of the qualities of the ʿārif and long for him. When you see him, you show hurmat (reverence), honor him, and bow your head. Yet when you witness his manifest presence, due to the loftiness of his maqām (spiritual station) and the exaltedness of his rank, you find all the attributes ascribed to the ʿārif to be few. (Kavânin, 43)
The ʿārif is one who can discern the realities of ḥikma (wisdom). He perceives the joy of light in darkness. This is because the strength of this light dominates him, and due to the greatness of His (the Real's) manifestation upon him. Hellfire does not purify him, for the power of lights has overtaken his body. Rather, Hell says: O muʾmin (believer), hurry on (pass quickly); your light has extinguished my fire. He possesses the power to lift veils.