and they believe the hadiths transmitted from the Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, that Allah descends to the lowest heaven and says, “Is there anyone seeking forgiveness?”, as reported from the Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace. They adhere to the Book and the Sunnah, as Allah Most High says:

“If you disagree over anything, refer it to Allah and the Messenger.” [al-Nisā’ 59]

They hold that the earlier imams of the religion should be followed and that nothing Allah has not authorized should be introduced into their religion. They affirm that Allah will come on the Day of Resurrection, as He says:

“And your Lord comes, and the angels, rank upon rank.” {22} [al-Fajr 22]

And that Allah draws near to His creation however He wills, as He says:

“And We are closer to him than his jugular vein.” {16} [Qāf 16]

They hold that the Eid, Friday, and congregational prayers should be performed behind every imam, whether righteous or sinful. They affirm that wiping over leather socks is a Sunnah and hold that it applies both when resident and when travelling. They affirm the obligation of jihad against the polytheists, from the time He sent His Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, until the last