In Section 9 of Hadiqat al-Haqiqah, Sanai introduces the concept of spiritual degrees (darajat) and stages of human perfection, likening the spiritual journey to climbing a ladder to a high roof. He warns the seeker against being content with a single step, asserting that spiritual maturity requires ascending through successive levels. According to Sanai, the very first step on this path is forbearance (hilm), which serves as the foundational prerequisite for true knowledge.