murshid (Sufism Glossary)

When the murīd (aspirant, disciple) is seen inclining toward anger and lust, it is commendable for the murshid (spiritual guide) to strongly censure these two negative traits in a general sense, in order to bring the murīd back to the middle path. The evidence that the aim of ascetic discipline (riyāḍa) is moderation is as follows.