The most favorable affairs for them are safeguarding their...

The most favorable affairs for them are safeguarding their security and their authority. Look after their affairs in your presence and in every corner of your land.”[^25] 5.6 Direct Inspection of the Bazaars Al-Imam al-Baqir (a.s.): “Amar al-Mu’minin was among you in Kufa. Every morning he would leave his seat of rule walk in the markets of Kufa one by one, while carrying a double headed whip called ‘sabiba’ on his shoulder. He would stop before people of every market and call out, ‘O Tradesmen!

Be wary of Allah Almighty!’” “When the marketeers heard his call, they would give up what they were doing and attentively listen to him.” “Then he would say, ‘Make benevolence your vocation. Get the blessing of leniency. Beware of swearing and avoid telling lies. Beware of doing injustice and establish the rights of the oppressed. Do not seek nearness to usury and observe fully…