We believe, moreover, that Allah—exalted is He—has kept the keys of five unseen matters exclusively to Himself; no one knows them but Him: “Indeed, with Allah alone rests knowledge of the Hour” (Q. 31:34).

We hold that wiping over leather socks is permissible—three days and nights for the traveller, and one day and one night for the resident.

We also maintain that one must remain patient with the ruler from Quraysh, whether he is unjust or just, so long as he upholds the congregational and festival prayers; and that armed struggle under their leadership continues until the Day of Resurrection.