Imam Ali (AS) said, Verily Allah, the Exalted, made an appraisal of the world and (from it) chose us, and He chose for us followers who would help us, be happy in our happiness and sad in our sadness, and give up their lives and wealth for our sake – they are ones who are (considered to be) from us and unto us, and they will be with us in the gardens (of Paradise).