I testify that one who avoids your company or those who wage...
I testify that one who avoids your company or those who wage war against you and your Prophet, he shall never gain anything…” Imam Husain (‘a) agreed to what he said and remarked, “Yes, by Allah!” At that time Ibn Abbas told him about his decision to help the Imam and he said, “O son of the Messenger of Allah (s), may my life be sacrificed on you. As if you want me. And want me to help you. By the God, except Whom there us no deity.
If I fight with this sword for you to the extent that both my hands are separated from my shoulders I would not have fulfilled even one part of the right. Even then I am at your service and waiting for your order.” Ibn Umar interrupted the statement of Ibn Abbas, turned to His Eminence and said, “Give up your decision, return to Medina right now…