The evidence in human souls is that they always tend towards curiosity. One of the manifestations of this religious inclination in the Fatimid state was their organization of the da'wa (call) and the elevation of the status of the chief da'i. Al-Maqrizi says that the da'wa was organized in stages, one da'wa after another. The first da'wa was based on raising issues, interpreting verses, and teaching them that religion is hidden, that most people reject it, and that there is no path to salvation except what God has reserved for the community through knowledge. When the da'i saw their inclination and eagerness, he would explain to them that the affliction that befell the community, scattered their unity, and led them to misguided desires was the people's turning away from the imams appointed for them, who preserved the laws. When people considered matters with their own intellects, followed what seemed good in their eyes, and obeyed their masters and elders, imitating kings and seeking worldly gain, they strayed from the path, to the end of these degrees. Among the issues they raised were questions such as: What is the meaning of the satisfaction of the Jimaar and the enemy between Safa and Marwa? Why does a menstruating woman make up for fasting but not for prayer? Why does a person in a state of ritual impurity wash with a small amount of water but not with a large amount of urine? What is the meaning of the Sirat (bridge) and the recording angels? Why do we not see them? What is the torment of hell? How is it permissible to exchange the skin of a sinner?