Regarding the reason for naming this order as "Zahabiya" (means Golden), it has been said that the heads (Qutbs) of this order have the science of alchemy of the soul; For this reason, the seeker under their care becomes spiritually refined and becomes like pure gold. Their rule is that until the seeker reaches this level of purity, he/she cannot guide anyone. Another reason mentioned is that there was no Sunni person in this sect and their elders and guardians all were Twelver.[75][76] Another reason is that the Hadith of Golden Chain considered as the authenticity of this sect.[42]