His steadfastness and precedence in Islam

Amīr al-mu’minīn’s utterance which runs like a Sermon about his own steadfastness in religion and precedence in (acceptance of) belief. Spoken after the Battle of Nahrawān

I discharged duties when others lost courage (to do so), and I came forward when others hid themselves. I spoke when others remained mum. I stroke with Divine light when others remained standing. I was the quietest of…

The low is in my view worthy of honour till I secure (his) right for him while the strong is in my view weak till I take (other's) right from him. We are happy with the destiny ordained by Allāh and have submitted to the…