They bore hardships but did not stop supporting Islam and the Muslims...

They bore hardships but did not stop supporting Islam and the Muslims, until the Standard of Islam started flying all over Arabia! “At this a mischievous, tall person stood up and said, “You are neither Muhammad (a.s) nor are we the Ansar! Please put on us weight that we might bear!” The Imam (a.s) said, “Understand the talk, and then speak! When did I say that I am Muhammad (a.s) and you Ansar!

I gave the example that you too tread the path of the Ansar and create in yourself the spirit that they had and protect the Realm of Islam from the depredations of the enemy!” At this another person stood up and said, “Today Amir al-Mu’minin (a.s) must have felt the need of the people of Nahrawan whom we killed with our own hands!” Now…