It is narrated from Sayyiduna Ahban bin Saifi, may Allah be pleased with him, who was a Companion, that he says: When Sayyiduna Ali, may Allah be pleased with him, arrived in Basra, he sent for me and said: What is preventing you from accompanying me? I said: My beloved friend and your cousin, that is, the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, advised me that: Soon there will be turmoil and discord among the people; at that time, break your sword and make a wooden sword, and remain secluded in your house until either a tyrannical hand or death reaches you. Therefore, I did exactly what the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, commanded me. O Ali! If you have the strength not to become that tyrannical, sinful hand, then you must do so.