سورة هود

Imam Ali (peace be upon him): Abu Ma'mar al-Sa'di says: In the exegesis of the verse: إِنَّ رَبِّی عَلی صِراطٍ مُسْتَقِیمٍ [Surely my Lord is on the right path], Imam Ali (peace be upon him) said: "[That is,] Allah is upon the path of truth in punishment and reward. He will give the virtuous a good reward and the criminal and evildoer a punishment." And from whomever He wishes, He overlooks and pardons; Allah is exalted [above every fault] and transcendent.

Imam Ali (peace be upon him): Ibn Wahban and Fattak said: "We were passing through a forest when suddenly we saw a lion standing in the path with its cubs behind it. I turned my mount to go back, when the Imam (peace be upon him) said: 'Where to? O Juwayriyah ibn Mus'hir, go forward! This is only Allah's dog.' Then he said: 'ما مِنْ دَابَّةٍ إِلَّا هُوَ آخِذٌ بِناصِیَتِها إِنَّ رَبِّی عَلی صِراطٍ مُسْتَقِیمٍ [There is no living creature but He holds it by its forelock; surely my Lord is on the right path].' Suddenly the lion came towards him, wagging its tail and saying: 'Peace be upon you, O Commander of the Faithful (peace be upon him), and the mercy of Allah and His blessings, O cousin of the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him and his family)!'"