52 – ʿAlī ibn Abī Maryam narrated to me, from Abū Khālid Yazīd ibn Tamīm, who said: When Ibrāhīm al-Taymī was led into al-Ḥajjāj’s prison, he saw a group of men shackled together in chains; if one of them stood, they all had to stand, and if one sat, they all had to sit. He said, “People whom Allah has tried while still enveloping you in His favor, and people upon whom His favor descends through this very trial! Allah has deemed you worthy of being tested, so show Him that you are worthy of patience.” They asked, “Who are you—may Allah have mercy on you?” He replied, “I am someone who expects to be afflicted with the same kind of trial that you are facing.” The prisoners then said, “We would not like to have been released…”