Imám Hasan (A) was once sitting for
dinner when his slave slipped and dropped some hot soup on the Imám (A),
scalding him. The fearful slave immediately recited the verse 3:134.
(The pious people) control their anger
The Imám (A) smiled and said, "I am not
angry". The slave then continued to recite the same áyat:
And pardon men
The Imám (A) said, "I have forgiven
you". The slave then recited the last part of the áyat:
And Alláh loves those who do god (to
others). (Áli Imrán, 3:134)
The Imám (A) then set the slave free
and also gave him 1000 Dinárs.
This incident shows how an ordinary
person with the help of the Holy Qur’án, obtained his freedom. It is
also important to note how knowledgeable the slave had become, staying
in the company of the Imám (A).