Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books Ghurar Al-Hikam Wa Durar Al-Kalim, Exalted Aphorisms And Pearls Of Speech Competence Competence-الكفاية One whose competence is good is loved by his sovereign. 1ـ مَنْ حَسُنَتْ كِفايَتُهُ أحَبَّهُ سُلْطانُهُ. One who is raised [to a high rank] without competence is dropped without wrongdoing. 2ـ مَنْ رُفِعَ بِلا كِفايَة وُضِعَ بِلا جِنايَة. One whose competence is good deserves [to be given] authority. 3ـ مَنْ أحْسَنَ الكِفايَةَ اِسْتَحَقَّ الوِلايَةَ.