establishing them so that we may use them as evidence for the Inward [Batin]; many sayings indicating that establishing them for the sake of [mere outward] religion is Disbelief in Allah; narrations indicating that the one who establishes them has opposed Allah; and narrations indicating that the one who abandons them has opposed Allah; and many sayings indicating that Allah only burdens the Opposites [the opponents] with them.

I have provided among the sayings mentioned at the beginning of this treatise that which confirms—to whoever studies it and understands its meanings—the realization, proof, and demonstration that establishing them in the private gatherings of the believers for the purpose of religious belief is never permissible. However, establishing them among the Opposites for the sake of Concealment [Tastur/Taqiyya] is mandatory [Wajib], and negligence regarding them is not allowed. Likewise, maintaining them for the purpose of exercise and to avoid forgetting them is among the recommended obligations. By this, the two sets of sayings—the command to perform them and the prohibition against them—are reconciled.

Because the intent of the sayings that command their rejection means only in the private gatherings [Khalawat] and among the believers. The intent of the sayings that command their establishment means only among the Opposites [Adad] for concealment and Taqiyya, nothing more.

If the intent were not as we mentioned to you, we would be forced to deem one of the two aforementioned types of sayings a lie. Whoever deems