Peak of Eloquence Nahjul Balagha By Imam Ali ibn Abu Talib - English Translation - Sermon 236

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About the Two Arbitrators (Abu Musa al-Ash`ari and Amr
Ibn Al-As) and the Disparagement of the Syrians.
Rude, low people and mean slaves! They have been collected
from all sides and picked up from every pack. They need to be taught the
tenets (of Islam), disciplined, instructed, trained, supervised and led by
the hand. They are neither Muhajirun nor Ansar, nor are those who made
their dwellings in the abode (in Medina) and in belief.
Look! They have chosen for themselves one who is nearest of all
to what they desire, while you have chosen one who is nearest to what
you dislike. You may certainly recall that the other day Abdullah ibn
Qays (Abu Musa al-Ash`ari) was saying, “It is mischief; therefore, cut
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away your bow-string and sheathe your swords.” If he was right (in what
he said), then he was wrong in marching (against us) without being
forced. But if he was lying, then he should be viewed with suspicion.
Therefore, send `Abdullah ibn Abbas to face `Amr ibn al-As. Make use of
these days and safeguard the borders of Islam. Do you not see that your
cities are being attacked and your prowess is being aimed at?