Ma’rifat or God-realization is not something inanimate like a rock, but an evergrowing thing like a tree. A small seed grows and gradually becomes a tall green tree. The same is true of God realization. God-realization begins with the acknowledgement of faith. After this, through study and contemplation, faith develops into a burgeoning green tree of Ma’rifat.

God-realization is a never-ending journey where one discovers the countless wonders of God. Death is not the end of this journey. After death, the journey of Ma’rifat or God-realization for the believers will continue to a much greater degree.

The most enjoyable experience for the people of Paradise would be to live in the Gardens and breathe in the atmosphere of Ma’rifat. This will no doubt be the most enjoyable gift of Paradise.