Sayyiduna Abdullah bin Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: I have been sent with the sword before the Hour, so that Allah alone may be worshipped, with no partner for Him. And my sustenance has been placed under the shadow of my spear, and humiliation and disgrace have been destined for the one who opposes my religion. And whoever imitates a people is counted among them.