Hazrat Mujahid says that it was said that patience is at the time of the initial shock.

Hasan narrates that the introduction of Basra was first made by Hazrat Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them both).

Hazrat Hinda bin Khalid Khuzai says that the first head to be sent in Islam was that of Amr bin Humaq, which was sent to Hazrat Muawiya.

Hazrat Abu Israil says that someone told me that Hazrat Talha was the first to pledge allegiance at the hand of Hazrat Ali (may Allah be pleased with him). A villager saw this and said that this matter will not be completed. Fazl says that I asked Abu Israil why he said this? He replied, because of his hand. (Hazrat Talha's hand had become paralyzed in the Battle of Uhud)

38771 - So I said to Abu Israel: From what thing? He said: From the matter of his hand.

Hazrat Amr bin Murrah says that the first person to set the condition of having guards was Hazrat Amr bin Aas. When he was afflicted with the illness of death, he sent a message to his guards to come to him with their weapons and protective gear. When they arrived, Hazrat Amr said, "Do you have the power to keep away from me that which I am about to fall victim to, i.e., death? And I appointed you for this very day." They said, "Subhan Allah! You are saying this even though the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) used to consult you and appoint you as the commander of armies." He replied, "What do you know? Perhaps the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) did so just to please my heart."

Hazrat Ata says that the very first verse revealed regarding the prohibition of wine was { یَسْأَلُونَک عَنِ الْخَمْرِ وَالْمَیْسِرِ قُلْ فِیہِمَا إِثْمَ کَبِیرٌ وَمَنَافِعُ لِلنَّاسِ }.

Hazrat Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) said that the first person to be buried in Jannat al-Baqi was Hazrat Uthman bin Maz'oon. After him, Hazrat Ibrahim bin Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) was buried.

Hazrat Abdullah says that when you see something new coming into existence, continue to act upon the first thing.

Hazrat Firas bin Yahya says that I saw a page in Hajjaj's prison on which dots had been placed. Those were the first dots I had ever seen. I took that page to Hazrat Sha'bi and showed it to him, and he said, "Continue in your own way and do not place dots with your own hand."