Musannaf Ibn Abi Shaybah 34240 — The virtues of Ali bin Abi Talib

Amr bin Murrah (may Allah have mercy on him) said that Abu al-Bakhtari (may Allah have mercy on him) said: The people said to Sayyiduna Ali (may Allah be pleased with him): Tell us about yourself. He said: When I asked for something, I would be given it. And when I remained silent, it was with me that things were begun.