Hazrat Abu Malik Ashja'i narrates that the people of Harmuz and Hai state that Harmuz came to Hazrat Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) and said: Indeed, I have committed a hadd (punishable offense). He (Ali) said: Repent to Allah and conceal your sin. He (Harmuz) said: O Commander of the Faithful! Purify me. He (Ali) said: O Qanbar! Stand up and carry out the hadd on him, and he himself will count his punishment. So when he stops you, then stop. And Harmuz was a slave.