Seeking forgiveness (usually 25–70 times).

Historians of religion argue that the longevity of Khatm e Khawajgan lay in its psychological structure. By reciting the names and seeking the blessings of an unbroken chain of saints spanning 1,000 years, the seeker experienced:

Historically, the "Khatm" (meaning "completion" or "seal") was established as a means to achieve three primary goals: