ALI IS THE LORD OF LORDS, THE MASTER OF NECKS, AND THE ONE WHO EXPELS THE DISBELIEVERS FROM THEIR HOMES

[15] It has been narrated that on the day he was placed in the sling of the catapult and descended upon the fortress, the people of the fortress thought it would never be conquered. When he was launched and ascended into the air, the army [outside] cried "Allahu Akbar" (Allah is Great) and the people of the fortress did the same.

Their leader asked: "What is the news?" They replied: "A man is descending toward us through the air."

He asked them: "Is he standing or sitting, kneeling or sitting cross-legged?"

They replied: "Rather, he is sitting cross-legged."

Their leader said to them: "This is your Lord and the Lord of lords, and the Master of necks."

When he conquered the fortress, the Messenger—mighty is his might—called out: