Peak of Eloquence Nahjul Balagha By Imam Ali ibn Abu Talib - English Translation - Sermon 43

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After Amir Al-Mu’minin (􀁸) Had Sent Jarir Ibn Abdillah Albajali
to Mu`awiyah (For Securing His Oath of Allegiance), Some of
His Companions Suggested Preparation to Fight with Him. Then He
My preparation for war with the people of Syria while Jarir ibn
Abdillah al-Bajali is still there would be closing the door on Syria and
thereby preventing its people from a good action (i.e. allegiance) if that
indeed was their intention. However, I have fixed a time limit of Jarir
after which he would not stay without either deception or in disobedience.
About Heart’s Desires and Extended Hopes
Said:

My opinion is in favor of patience, so wait a while. (In the meantime) I do
not dislike your preparation.
I have observed this matter thoroughly from all sides but I do not
find any way except war or heresy. Certainly, there was a ruler over the
people (before me) who brought about new (un-Islamic) things and
compelled the people to speak out. So they did speak, then rose and
changed the whole system.