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Alternative sources for this sermon
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(1) Al-Khwarazmi, Manaqib, 108;
(2) Nasr ibn Muzahim, Siffin, 55; (3) Ibn Qutaybah, al-'Imamah, I, 94; (4) Ibn `Abd Rabbih, al-`Iqd, II, 108; (5) al-Saduq, Man la yahduruh, I, 461; (6) al-Tusi, Misbah, 429. |
My preparation for war with the people of Syria (ash-Sham) while Jarir ibn `Abdillah al-Bajali is still there would be closing the door for Syria and prevention of its people from good action (i.e. allegiance) if they intend doing it. However, I have fixed a time limit for Jarir after which he would not stay without either deception or in disobedience. My opinion is in favour of patience, so wait a while. (In the meantime) I do not dislike your getting ready.
I have observed this matter thoroughly from all sides but I do not find any way except war or heresy. Certainly, there was over the people a ruler (before me) who brought about new (un-Islamic) things and compelled the people to speak out. So they did speak, then rose up and thereafter changed the whole system.
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