He is more deserving of praise and higher in status than one who possesses these qualities. These qualities are few in him. He mentioned that Al-Banuwi said, "I am originally from Khurasan, the origin of the state, the dawn of the call, from which this star rose, this crescent appeared, this lineage boasted, and this sea spread until it reached its limits and its rays encompassed the horizons. It healed old sicknesses, cured chronic diseases, enriched the poor, and satisfied the needy. It is the refuge of Baghdad, the abode of tranquility and stability after turmoil, the remnant of the men of the call and the sons of the Shi'a. In Khurasan is Iraq, the home of tranquility and the source of sustenance. I know more about this matter and am more involved than my grandmother. I am more deserving of this merit than the Mawla and the Arab. We have endured what cannot be denied: patience under short swords and long spears, embracing heroes when spears clash and shields break, confronting with knives, and facing the wicked with our eyes. We are the protectors of the supplicant, the sons of the battlefields, the steadfast in times of hardship, knowledgeable in experience, masters of the battlefield, the adornment of armies, and the pride of legions. We are the ones who march with spears and stride between the ranks. We are the masters of daring and bravery, the ones who advance, breach cities, and meet on the tips of swords, the ends of spears, the crushing of stones, and the shattering of bones. We endure wounds and the clash of weapons when the heart of the Arab falters and the Khurasani's opinion turns bad. We endure punishment, argue when questioned, possess sound minds, wisdom, and firm footing. We are not easily swayed by the tricks of the two adversaries, and we are far from...