Nahj al-Balagha Hadith n. 299

Selections from The Sayings and Preaching of Amir al-Muminin Ali ibn Abi Talib (Peace Be Upon Him) Including His Replies to Questions and Maxims Expressed for Various Purposes.
Translated by Sayyid Ali Reza

وَقَالَ (عليه ‏السلام):

Amir al-mu'minin, peace be upon him, said:

مَا أَهَمَّنِي ذَنْبٌ أُمْهِلْتُ بَعْدَهُ

I am not worried by a sin after which I get time

حَتَّى أُصَلِّيَ رَكْعَتَيْنِ

to offer prayer in two units (rak 'ah)

وَأسْأَلَ اللهَ الْعَافِيَة.

and beg safety from Allah.