He had tasted the flavor of many sins but was still seeking a way to free himself from the heart of this destructive whirlpool. Fate led him to the presence of the descendant of the Prophet of Mercy (peace be upon him). He seized the opportunity and said to Imam Hussein (peace be upon him):
“I am a sinful person who cannot turn away from any sin. Give me some advice so I can benefit from it.”
Imam Hussein (peace be upon him) replied:
“Do five things, and then commit any sin you want.”
First: Do not eat from the sustenance provided by God, then commit any sin you desire.
Second: Leave the land of God, then do whatever sin you wish.
Third: Go to a place where God cannot see you, then commit any sin you want.
Fourth: When the Angel of Death comes to take your soul, keep him away from you, then commit any sin you wish.
Fifth: When the guardian of Hell wants to throw you into the fire, do not enter, then commit any sin you want.” [1]
Excerpted from the book: “Jami’ al-Akhbar,” by Muhammad Shuaeri (with additions)
Footnote:
[1] (Jami’ al-Akhbar, p. 130)