Consider two examples:
The cunning Abu Muslim Khorasani was a shrewd and deceitful individual. He was the worst and eternal enemy of the Umayyad dynasty. He shattered the Umayyad empire, overturned their throne, and granted power to the Abbasids. He killed renowned figures of the Umayyads and even dined on their corpses. Those who were buried were exhumed, their bodies flung aside, and some were hung on gallows.
The wheel of retribution caught up to Abu Muslim Khorasani. When Mansur al-Mahdi came to power, he summoned Abu Muslim to his court. Then he killed him, wrapped him in a mat, and tossed him into the Tigris River. The schemer who once conspired became a victim of conspiracy.
Now let's turn to another example from India:
In the Indian context, Shah Alam II attacked the fortress of Zabita Khan. He imprisoned Zabita Khan, his wife, and their children. Shah Alam II would make Zabita Khan's son, Ghulam Qadir Rohilla, wear women's clothing and force him to dance. Then his valor was extinguished.
Shah Alam II forgot that the person he was oppressing was the same one who had extended a helping hand in times of adversity. The tables turned, and Ghulam Qadir Rohilla seized Delhi. His revenge took a different form: Shah Alam II's daughters were paraded in the streets of Delhi's bazaar, and his elderly father was seated while this scene unfolded, reminding him of his past.
The cycle of time repeats itself. Today's oppressor could become tomorrow's oppressor. Today's murderer could stand in the ranks of the slain. However, humans often lose themselves in the intoxication of power and wealth. The mill of retribution grinds slowly but surely, for what is sown must eventually be reaped.
