the progeny (1) of ʿAlī,” while the Jews said (2): “There is no jihad in Allah’s cause until the False Messiah emerges and a sword (3) descends from heaven.” The Rāfidah said: “There is no jihad in Allah’s cause until the Mahdī emerges and a herald calls out from heaven.”

The Jews delay [the prayer until the stars crowd the sky], and likewise the Rāfidah delay the sunset prayer until the stars crowd the sky. It is reported from the Prophet—may [Allah bless him and grant him peace—that he said (4): (“My nation will remain] upon the natural way so long as they do not delay the sunset prayer until the stars crowd the sky.”) (5)

The Jews deviate slightly from the qibla, [as do the Rāfidah; and the Jews] sway their heads and shoulders (6) during prayer, as do the Rāfidah. The Jews let their garments hang loosely during prayer, as do the Rāfidah. [The Jews do not regard women as being required to observe] a waiting period, and neither do the Rāfidah. The Jews altered the Torah, and likewise the Rāfidah altered the Quran. The Jews said: “[Allah has prescribed for us fifty] prayers,” and likewise the Rāfidah; (* and the Jews do not sincerely offer the greeting of peace to