It is important to note here that Imam Ali (AS) could’ve...

It is important to note here that Imam Ali (AS) could’ve only said “We won” ( فزنا ) without swearing by the Lord of the Ka’ba. After all, he is truthful without needing to swear and there is no question about the validity of whatever he says. However, Imam Ali (SA) still sought to begin his exclamatory statement by swearing “Wallahi” (By Allah) and ending it also by swearing by the Lord of the Ka’ba ( ورب الكعبة ).

Rarely do we find a statement where it is sandwiched with an expression of swear in the beginning and end. This is exactly the case here which conveys the point that what Imam Ali (AS) is about to say is extremely important and he is very serious about delivering it. Thus, there should not be any shred of doubt whatsoever in our minds regarding the accuracy and precision of the Imam’s words in regards to the reward and value of the Event of the Cloak. Previous…