In this way...
In this way, times will improve, the continuance of government will be expected, and the aims of the enemies will be frustrated.”[^19] Imam Ali (a.s.): “Justice is the strongest foundation.”[^20] Imam Ali (a.s.): “The world is like a garden whose wayfarer is the shari‘a (religious law); and the shari‘a is a king whose obedience is obligatory; and obedience is a way by which the ruler is established; and the ruler is a shepherd whom the troops help; and the troops are assistants whom the riches manage; and the riches are [means of] sustenance that the people gather; and the people are masses whom justice subjugates; and justice is a foundation on which the world is based.”[^21] Imam Ali (a.s.): “Justice is the best of policies.”[^22] Imam Ali (a.s.): “Justice is a sufficient policy.”[^23] Imam Ali (a.s.): “Justice is the touchstone for politics.”[^24] Imam Ali (a.s.): “The best of policies is [doing] justice.”[^25] Imam Ali (a.s.): “No mastery is like justice in politics.”[^26] Imam Ali (a.s.): “The beauty of politics is [doing] justice in ruling and forgiveness in the time of [enjoying] power.”[^27] Imam Ali (a.s.): “The ruled will not be rectified except by justice.”[^28] Imam Ali (a.s.): “Make religion you sanctuary and justice your sword so as to be safeguarded from any evil and gain victory over any enemy.”[^29] Imam Ali (a.s.): “If the government is based on justice and supported by wisdom, Allah will render His friends victorious and disdain His enemies.”[^30] Imam Ali (a.s.): “The hearts of the ruled are treasures of the rulers.