کتاب الفتن · نُعیم بن حماد

The first of this nation was prophecy and mercy, then a caliphate and mercy, then a gnawing and biting king, but there was mercy in it, then a bald-headed tyranny in which no one could relate, in which necks were beheaded, hands and feet were cut off, and money was taken.

This matter began with prophecy and mercy, then it will be a caliphate and mercy, then it will be an oppressive kingdom. They will drink alcohol, wear silk, make private parts permissible, and will be helped and provided for, until the command of Allah comes to them.

The beginning of this nation is prophecy and mercy, then a caliphate and mercy, then a stubborn king, then it becomes coercion and futility.