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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books Tuhaf Al-uqul ( the Masterpieces of the Mind ) Imam Ali's Document of Instructions For Malik Al-ashtar When He Appointed Him As the Governor of Egypt and the Surroundings This is what Allah's servant Ali Amirul Muminin has ordered Malik bin al-Harith al-Ashtar in his instrument for him when he appointed him as the governor of Egypt for the collection of its revenues, fighting against its enemies, seeking the good of its people and making its cities prosperous.
He has ordered him to fear Allah, to prefer obedience to Him, and to follow what He has commanded in His Book out of His obligatory and elective commands, without following which one cannot achieve virtue, nor (can one) be evil save by opposing them and ignoring them, and to help Allah the Glorified, with his heart, hand and tongue, because Allah takes the responsibility for helping him who helps Him, and for protecting him who gives Him support. He is Strong and Mighty.
He also orders him to break his heart off from passions. Most surely, (man's) self is wont to command (him to do) evil, except such as my Lord has had mercy on; surely, my Lord is Forgiving, Merciful. He also orders him to refer to Allah's Book in situations of seditious matters. It explains clearly everything, and it is a guidance and mercy and good news for those who believe. He orders him also to seek God's satisfaction and avoid enraging Him and insisting on disobeying Him.
It is surely there is no escape from God except at Him. Then, know O Malik that I have sent you to an area where there have been governments before you, both just as well as oppressive. People will now watch your dealings as you used to watch the dealings of the rulers before you, and they (people) will criticize you as you criticized them (rulers). Surely, the virtuous are known by the reputation that Allah circulates for them through the tongues of His creatures.
Therefore, the best collection with you should be the collection of good deeds through being moderate in what you collect and in the way of treating your people. So, control your passions and check your heart from doing what is not lawful for you, because checking the heart means detaining it just half way between what it likes and dislikes. Habituate your heart to mercy for the subjects and to affection and kindness for them.