[^119] Uthman ibn Abi ibn Abi Talib also delcared in these verses...

[^119] Uthman ibn Abi ibn Abi Talib also delcared in these verses: Indeed, I am Uthman, possessor of several honours: My master is Ali, man of sublime feats, I am son of the Prophet's cousin, And brother of Husayn, the chosen one among the elect, The chief of the great ones and the humble, After the Messenger and his wasi and helper. [^120] Nafi ibn Hilal would say, I am a Jamali and I am on the creed of 'Ali.

In response to him someone from the opposite camp called out: I am on the creed of Uthman. [^121] Previous…