Abu Hanifah was leaving the presence of al-Sadiq (AS) one day, and came across Musa ibn Ja`far (AS), so he asked him (AS): “Young man! What is the source of insubordination?” He (AS) answered: There are three possibilities. It is either from Allah, the Mighty and High, or it is not from Him because it does not befit the Gracious that He would punish His Servant for something for which he is not responsible. It could also be from both, Allah, the Mighty and High, and from the servant. This is not the case, however, because it is not proper to suggest that he Strong would oppress the weak. The final option is that insubordination comes from the servant. Therefore, if Allah punished His Servant, it is because of the sins he has committed, and if He forgives His Servant, it is ouit of His Grace and His Generosity.