Whoever descends from the degree of ḥaqīqa (inner reality) falls to the degree of ruhsat (dispensation); whoever falls from ruhsat, falls into dalāla (misguidance) and ignorance. (Ādāb, 81)
Some of the dispensations (ruhsat) pertaining to the Sufis are as follows: acquiring land that generates income and relying on what is known (trusting in this matter). Their etiquette in this regard is not to become the owner of that property, but rather, on the contrary, to offer the benefit of that property to the service of the public, and, in accordance with the sunnah of the Prophet, not to accumulate more wealth than is necessary for the sustenance of themselves, their families, and those they are responsible for, for more than one year.
(Another dispensation is) to be occupied with earning a livelihood for one's family and parents. Their etiquette in this matter is not to be negligent in fulfilling what Allah has made obligatory upon them in due time, not to consider these as the cause of provision, but rather to see them as means that assist in provision for Muslims, not to spend most of their time in this pursuit, and to exert effort for their livelihood only from the time after sunrise until after the noon prayer. (Ādāb, 82)
(Another dispensation is) asking (for help). Its etiquette is to ask only in times of need, and only for those whom one is responsible to provide for. One should not ask from someone who will not give anything.
(Another dispensation is) borrowing from Allah. Its etiquette is that this borrowing or asking for a loan from Allah should be for the benefit of the brethren (ikhwān) in cases of necessity and expediency, and not to be negligent in showing attention to the intention and repayment.
(Another dispensation is) carrying provisions while traveling. Its etiquette is not to be stingy in helping those in need. (Ādāb, 83)
(Another dispensation is) performing the pilgrimage (ḥajj) on behalf of others for a fee. Its etiquette is not to perform this type of proxy ḥajj unless there is necessity, to provide for one's own expenses during the journey to and from, and not to ask for it from others or from endowments.
(Another dispensation is) traveling to visit different lands. The etiquette of this in terms of the spiritual aspects of humanity (rūḥāniyyāt-i ādamiyyat) is that the purpose of the journey should be either to visit others, to make amends with those living there, or to seek knowledge. Subsequently, all three purposes may be achieved during these journeys.
(Another dispensation is) standing and moving during samāʿ (spiritual audition). Its etiquette is to be mindful of time when time is short, and not to allow for congestion and crowding. These are permissible when time is ample, when someone assists and makes space. During this, it is also permissible to joke without displaying drunkenness or revealing one's spiritual state. (Ādāb, 84)
(Another dispensation is) joking with one another (making pleasant jokes to each other). Avoiding lies, backbiting, affectation, ostentation, and anything that leads to baseness and arbitrariness is also part of its etiquette.
(Another dispensation is) disclosing knowledge that one cannot put into practice. Its etiquette is to observe advice and spiritual guidance (irshād) in narration.
(Another dispensation is) wearing patched and old clothes. During this, avoiding ostentation, not spending excessive time dealing with those clothes, and not wasting time embellishing them are also part of the etiquette of wearing old clothes. Otherwise, in such a state, time is wasted without gaining any religious or worldly benefit. (Ādāb2, 85)
(Another dispensation is) embracing and kissing when meeting. Its etiquette is that everyone should embrace those of their own kind and with whom they have familiarity.
(Another dispensation is) loving leadership (presidency). The etiquette in this matter is that everyone should know their own strength, ability, and limits, not to desire something beyond their capacity, and not to fall below their own station. A wise person neither descends below their rank nor seeks something above it. It has been said: The rise of an ignorant person is a baseness like that of one who is hanged. The laziness of an ignorant person is better than his agility, for his laziness conceals his faults, while his agility exposes them.
(Another dispensation is) being close to sultans and entering and leaving their presence. The etiquette in this matter is not to be deceived by the false praises of flatterers and not to be misled by their words; if there is praise for something he knows to exist in himself, he should also turn away from that. (Ādāb, 86)
(Another dispensation is) going to assemblies where bāṭil (false) words are spoken. The etiquette in this matter is not to engage in backbiting there and not to listen to evil. (Ādāb, 87)
(Another dispensation is) keeping away from humiliation, and enduring harm and hardship. Its etiquette is to seek the peace of the heart and to avoid enmity.
(Another dispensation is) being informal among friends, going to their homes without invitation. Its etiquette is to be able to distinguish those who are pleased by this and to be considerate regarding the situation of hospitality during such visits.
rusūmu'l-ʿulūm ve ruqūmu'l-ʿulūm
(Another dispensation is) holding oneself to account while among the brethren (ikhwān). The purpose of this is not to seek healing (self-remedy), but, in one's heart, towards one's brethren...