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154 cruelty, and oppression, and neglect of right and following after wrong—hast appointed el-Hajjâj as ruler over the two sacred and holy cities; and dwelling therein, as thou art aware, are certain of the children of the Muhajarîn, and of the Ansâry, and the Associates of the Prophet Allâh. And el-Hajjâj subjects them to degradation, and through his cruelty causes them to desert their country. And would to God I knew what reply thou couldst make to the Messenger of Allâh when in the Halls of Judgment he has asked thee concerning this. And by Allâh! O Commander of the Faithful! upon thy head be it, if thou deposest him not, nor layest up for thyself proximity to the Most High."