In the battle of Khandaq, the Muslims dug a ditch
around themselves for their defense, so that the enemy could not get across.
A man from the enemy side called Amr bin Abdawud who was
known for his strength, courage and art of fighting managed to get across the
ditch.
All the Muslims were terrified to fight him and only Hazrat
Ali (as) came forward to fight this man.
There was a fierce fight until at last Hazrat Ali (as) threw
Amr bin Abdawud down onto the ground and mounted his chest ready to kill him.
Just as Hazrat Ali (as) was about to kill this enemy of
Islam, he spit on the face of Hazrat Ali (as).
Everybody was certain that because of this insult, Amr bin
Abdawud would meet his death even faster still, but to their amazement, Hazrat
Ali (as) moved from Amr bin Abdawud's chest and walked away.
Amr bin Abdawud attacked Hazrat Ali (as) again and after a
short while, Hazrat Ali (as) again overpowered Amr bin Abdawud and killed him.
After the battle of Khandaq was over people asked Hazrat Ali
(as) the reason why he had spared Amr bin Abdawud's life when he had first
overpowered him.
To which Hazrat Ali (as) replied that if he had killed him
then it would have not been only for the sake of Allah (SWT) but also for the
satisfaction of his anger and so he let him free.
Then Hazrat Ali (as) controlled his anger and
killed Amr bin Abdawud purely for the sake of Allah (SWT).
Moral of the Story: Although your intention may
be pure to begin with it can very easily change so always make sure you do
things for the sake of Allah (SWT) only.
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