He is certainly strict in regard to [the execution of the...

He is certainly strict in regard to [the execution of the rules of] Allah the Almighty and uncompromising in his Faith.”[^20] Al-Imam Ali (a.s.): “No one can establish the rule of Allah the Glorified except he who shows no relenting (in the matter of right), who does not behave like wrong doers and who does not run after objects of greed.”[^21] Al-Imam Ali (a.s.) – when people decided to swear allegiance to him: “You should know that if I respond to you I would lead you as I know and would not care about whatever one may say or abuse.”[^22] Al-Imam Ali (a.s.): “By my life, there will be no regard for anyone nor slackening from me in fighting against one who opposes right or gropes in misguidance.

O Creatures of Allah, fear Allah and flee unto Allah from his wrath (seek protection in his Mercy).[^23] Al-Imam Ali (a.s.): “I would not compromise in my Faith, nor would be villainous in my concerns.”[^24] Hiliya al-Awliya - related by ‘Abd al-Wahid Damishqi: “Khawshab al-Khayri called out to Ali (a.s.) in the battle of Siffin and said, ‘O Son of Abi Talib! Forsake us! We want you to seek Allah in our blood and yours.

We leave you with the land of Iraq, and you leave us with the land of Saham, and preserve the…