Imam Ali ibn Abu Talib (AS) during his ruler ship personally attended to the complaints. During the hot days of summer, when all the people rested at their homes, he sat by the shadow of a wall, so that if someone had a complaint he might reach him and tell him about it.
One of the hot scorching summer days, when he was perspiring sitting besides and leaning at the wall. A woman who was depressed and disturbed came and said, "My husband has committed excess and ousted me from the house in this hot weather. I wish you to attend to my problem."
Imam Ali ibn Abu Talib (AS) hung his head down and said, "Oh lady the weather is hot, and can you possibly wait till it becomes better. Then I will accompany you and attend to your matter. The woman said, "I am afraid that the temper and anger of my husband may shoot up even higher. It is better that you do the needful right away.
Imam Ali ibn Abu Talib (AS) said, "very well, you walk on and I follow you." Imam Ali ibn Abu Talib (AS), along with the lady, came to the door of the young man and called him out of the house. He did not recognize Imam Ali ibn Abu Talib (AS) and knew that his wife has called this man to her help.
Imam Ali ibn Abu Talib (AS) said, "This woman says you turned her out of the house. I have come to advise you that you should have the fear of God and be kind, nice and do good to your wife. The self-loving, egotist giving an insulting reply to Imam Ali ibn Abu Talib (AS) said, "This matter is not your concern. I would do whatever I please. Now, when she has brought you along with her I shall burn her with fire."
Imam Ali ibn Abu Talib (AS) was angry and annoyed at this response of the man and shouted objecting. Thereafter, he laid his hand on his sword to punish the youth. When people heard the loud voice of the Imam, they rushed out of their houses. As their eyes met Imam Ali ibn Abu Talib (AS), they respectfully came close to him and saluted and greeted him. The rude and impolite youth knew that he was facing Imam Ali ibn Abu Talib (AS). So he got embarrassed, loosing his wits fell down to the ground and started making excuses and apologizes and said, "I will accept whatever you say and hereafter I shall respect my wife and not annoy her."
Imam Ali ibn Abu Talib (AS) said, "I hope you will do the same." Then he addressed the woman saying, "return to your home, I hope that you would also be a good wife to your husband
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