He wrote that the Shi`ah of `Ali (a.

He wrote that the Shi`ah of `Ali (a.s) were visiting him and the Shi`ah of `Uthman were going to Ibn `Amir. The Dar al-Imarah was lying vacant. He asked `Abdullah ibn `Abbas to inform about the situation to Amir al-Mu’minin (a.s) and communicate his instructions. Ziyad remained hidden with Banū-Azd for one day. But they insisted that hiding like that would not serve any purpose. They forced him to lead the Friday Prayer and give the Sermon.

Therefore, Ziyad led the Friday Congregation and giving the Sermon said, “If I had taken shelter with Banū- Tamim and Ibn `Amir had your support, I would not…