It is narrated from Zayd bin Wahb that a delegation from the people of Basrah came to Sayyiduna Ali (may Allah be pleased with him), among whom was a Kharijite named al-Ja'd bin Ba'jah. After praising and extolling Allah and sending blessings upon the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), he said: O Ali! Fear Allah, for you are going to die. Sayyiduna Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) said to him: "No, rather I will be killed by a blow upon this (head) which will dye this (beard). This is a decree that has been decreed and a covenant that has been made, and whoever fabricates lies has failed." Then he found fault with the clothing of Sayyiduna Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) and said: "If only you wore clothing better than this!" He said: "This clothing of mine keeps me further from arrogance and is more fitting for the Muslims to follow my example."