He is far distant from bragging...

He is far distant from bragging, but you will soon fight him and will be the tyrant one in the battle.” On other occasions, in order to make peace, Imam told his followers: “Who will take this Quran and call the Nakesin to it? Be informed that whoever volunteers, will be martyred and I guarantee Heaven for him.” A young man from Abdul-Qays tribe, named Muslim, stood up and said: “I will present this Quran to them and will sacrifice myself for the satisfaction of God”.

The man went and stood in front of the Nakesin Army and said: “This is the book of God. Amir al-Mu’minin calls you to this book.” The Jamal (Nakesin) Army cut off his right hand in response. He took the Quran with his left hand. They cut off his left hand too. The man, while bleeding all over, held the book with his teeth. At this moment, Aisha ordered the archers to shoot him.

(4) Beginning of the Battle When Imam Ali was preaching to his followers, the rain of arrows by the Nakesin archers was shot toward them. The followers, who could not bear this-much munificence, tenderness and mercy, shouted: “O Imam, the bows of the enemy massacred us.”… Some of the followers were martyred in…