Sermon (116): On the State of His Friends and His Priority

You are (my) helpers and supporters in establishing truth, and brothers to each other in religion, and (my) shield in hardships, and leaving all people, you alone are my confidants. I strike the sword on the one who turns away from your help, and I expect obedience from the one who advances. Help me with such goodwill that there is no deception or fraud in it, and not even a trace of doubt and suspicion. For I am the most deserving and foremost for people (for leadership).