It is narrated from Sayyiduna Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them both) that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) sent his blessed letter to Kisra by Sayyiduna Abdullah bin Hudhafah (may Allah be pleased with him). He gave that letter to the governor of Bahrain appointed by Kisra so that he could present it to Kisra (according to custom). Thus, the governor of Bahrain presented that letter to Kisra. When he read the letter, he tore it up. Imam Zuhri (may Allah have mercy on him) says that, according to my opinion, Sa'id bin al-Musayyib said after this that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) invoked a curse against him, saying: "May he too be completely torn to pieces in the same way."