Sayyiduna Urwah says: Sayyiduna Zubair (may Allah be pleased with him) met a thief and interceded for him. He was told: This intercession is valid until we reach the Imam. He said: When (the case) reaches the Imam, then Allah curses the one who intercedes and the one who accepts the intercession, just as the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said.