Sayyiduna Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates that the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "Today I will give the flag to the person who loves Allah and His Messenger." So people started looking eagerly. The Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) asked: "Where is Ali?" People informed: "His eyes are sore." The Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) called him, put his saliva on his palm, and rubbed those palms on the eyes of Sayyiduna Ali (may Allah be pleased with him). Then the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) gave him the flag, and Allah Almighty granted victory at his hands."