سَبُعٌ أكُولٌ حَطُومٌ خَيرٌ مِن والٍ ظَلُومٍ غَشُومٍ . ح: 5626
A ferocious and brutal predator is better than an oppressive and unjust ruler. H: 5626
شَرُّ الوُلاةِ مَن يَخافُهُ البَريءُ. ح: 5687
The worst of rulers is he whom even the innocent fear. H: 5687
مَن جارَت وِلايَتُهُ زالَت دَولَتُهُ . ح: 8365
He whose rule is oppressive, his government will fall apart. H: 8365
عَلَى الإِمامِ أن يُعَلِّمَ أهلَ وِلايَتِهِ حُدودَ الإِسلامِ والإِيمانِ. ح: 6199
It is incumbent upon the leader to teach the laws (hudud) of Islam and faith to the people under his rule. H: 6199
جودُ الوُلاةِ بِفَيءِ المُسلِمينَ جَورٌ وخَترٌ . ح: 4725
The rulers’ generosity in using public property of the Muslims is injustice and treachery. H: 4725
