Bismillah Higher level - just like in Shari knowledge there are scholars with insight and understanding so is in the area of suluk. Strength of belief and the effect of the heart is different from person to person. So one who is selected by Allah will be closer in their relationship. There are even different state of Jannah. Not everyon is equal in knowledge, understanding, insight, purity, wisdom, Ehsan etc. This is how we human are. I will simply quote ' Wisdom is lost sheep/animal of the believer' So take it where you find it. I think you are equating Shari knoweldge with ilham. One does not need to be a scholar for Allah to grant them wisdom. It is not necessary that only learned scholar of Shariah will posess insight. One can't really learn it but acquire it with experience and blessing from Allah. I love Jalal Uddin Rumi (RAH). The idea commit shirk is more disgustful then forced to eat feaces. I also read poetry and have liking for art form. So I appreciate what the likes of Mawlana Rumi says. I do not see any shirk in it but a form of rehtorics filled with affection. You are right to state that our existance is related to belief in Allah. If one elaborate bit more, I would say, we exist purely as servent to follow every command of Allah without hesitation but with hope and fear. When love of Allah and His rasul takes over, to follow every branch of islam is not work but an enjoyment. Rasullah SAW said to Ayesha to the effect when he was extering himself in prayer 'Should I not be greatful to Allah' . Similar measures were taken by those These are the people who are intense in their love of Allah. Not all us are intense though we follow. Anyway, I would request that you do not label people. What gurantee is there that I will be raised as a believer and surely all credit is to Allah and nothing is ours to be proud of. If one is averse to something fine. It is more important that we focus on our own condition first. May Allah open our heart, purify it, fill it with awe and intense love so that we forget the transitary nature of this world. Allahualam