Wasil narrated from a woman whose name was Aizah. She said: I saw Sayyiduna Ibn Mas'ud (may Allah be pleased with him) advising men and women, saying: Whoever among you, man or woman, reaches that time, should adhere to the way of the predecessors, remain upon their way, and you will remain upon the natural disposition (fitrah). Abdullah said: By «السمت» is meant the way.