"Lo, indeed the Muslim is he who accepts his submission (Islam) and surrenders the matter to him in the reality of his gnosis (Ma'rifa)."

"Lo, indeed the martyr (Shahid) is he who bears witness to his Divinity (Rububiyya) and affirms his Oneness (Wahdaniyya)."

"Lo, indeed Ali is the Merciful, and the one shown mercy is he who attains his mercy, for he has indeed achieved a great attainment. Lo, indeed Ali is the Forgiver, and the forgiven is he whom Ali has forgiven. Lo, indeed Ali is your place of return, so believe in him and obey him; {that is better for you, if you should know} (Al-Saff 11)."

"Lo, indeed Ali—there is no escape from him except to him; so hasten to his obedience, and do not oppose him nor disobey him in what he has commanded you, {and do not die except while you are Muslims} (Al-Baqarah 132). Lo, indeed Ali is Truth, so avoid by him the speaking of falsehood; hold fast to him and do not lag behind him."

"Lo, let it be known that he is before you and behind you, and he is on your right and on your left and above you. Lo, he encompasses you; he knows your consciences, your secrets, and what your chests conceal; {We have certainly made clear to you the signs that perhaps you may understand} (Al-Hadid 17). Lo, indeed Ali is your Creator, your Fashioner, your Provider, your Bringer of Death, your Giver of Life, and to him you shall be returned."

"Lo, indeed Ali is your witness, your resurrecter, your awakener, your gatherer, and the one who shall question you about what you used