He had written in the letter, “You were one of those who besieged `Uthman.

He had written in the letter, “You were one of those who besieged `Uthman. You will be punished for that! “`Amr himself wrote a letter to Muhammad, “The people of Egypt have turned against you! No one is willing to support you! Therefore, you must save your life and escape from Egypt!” Muhammad sent both the letters to Amir al-Mu’minin (a.s) and wrote to him, “`Amr ibn al-`As is camping outside the city with his contingent! I do not find any spirit of combat in my men.

Therefore, please send reinforcements urgently so that we are able to fight with the enemy!” The Imam (a.s) wrote…