Peak of Eloquence Nahjul Balagha By Imam Ali ibn Abu Talib - English Translation - Sermon 72

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When Marwan ibn al-Hakam was taken captive during the
Battle of the Camel (Jamal) in Basra, he asked Hassan and Hussain
(peace be upon them) to intercede on his behalf before Imam Ali ibn
Abu Talib (􀁸). So they spoke to Imam Ali ibn Abu Talib (􀁸) about
him and he released him. Then they said, “O Imam Ali! Marwan
desires to swear his allegiance to you, whereupon Imam Ali ibn Abu
Talib (􀁸) said the following:
Did he not swear me allegiance after the killing of Othman? Now
I do not need his allegiance because his is the hand of a Jew. If he swears
me allegiance with his hand he would violate it after a short while. Well,
he is to get power for so long as a dog licks his nose. He is the father of
four rams (who will also rule). The people will face hard days through
him and his sons.