(Second chain) Hadithah bint Ahban bin Sayfi narrates that she was with her father, Sayyiduna Ahban bin Sayfi (may Allah be pleased with him), at his house. He fell ill and then recovered. At that time, Sayyiduna Ali bin Abi Talib (may Allah be pleased with him) was in Basra. He came to their house and, standing at the door of his room, greeted him with salam. My father replied to his salam. He (Ali) said: Abu Muslim! How are you feeling? My father said: I am fine. Sayyiduna Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) said: Will you not come out with me to help me against those people? My father said: Why not, provided that you agree with what I say, then I will go with you. Sayyiduna Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) said: What is that? So my father said: Girl! Bring me my sword. I took the sword out of its sheath and placed it in his lap. He drew the sword slightly from its sheath, then raised his head towards Sayyiduna Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) and said: My beloved and your cousin, that is, the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him), said to me: When discord and conflict arise among the Muslims, make a sword of wood. So this is my sword; if you wish, I will go out with you carrying this. Upon hearing this, Sayyiduna Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) said: We have no need of you or your sword. Then Sayyiduna Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) left the door of the room and did not return.