I praise Allah for whatever matter He ordained and whatever action He destines and for my trial with you, O group of people who do not obey when I order and do not respond when I call you. If you are at ease you engage in (conceited) conversation, but if you are faced with battle you show weakness. 
If people agree on one Imam you taunt them. If you are faced with an arduous matter you turn away from it. May others have no father (woe to your enemy!) what are you waiting for in the matter of your assistance and for fighting for your rights? For you there is either death or disgrace. By Allah, if my day (of death) comes. and it is sure to come, it will cause separation between me and you while I am sick of your company and feel alone although I am with you.
 (1) Al-Thaqafi, al-Gharat, I, 291;
(2) al-Tabari, Ta'rikh, VI, 60, events of 38 H.;
(3) Ibn al-'Athir, al-Nihayah, I, 188 (t.r.k).