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Akalim of Amirul Mumineen Maulana Ali (AS)

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Akalim of Amirul Mumineen Maulana Ali (AS)

Kings and rulers

12. When the ruler makes you come closer to him, then increase your exaltation of him.

12. When the ruler makes you come closer to him, then increase your exaltation of him.

12 إذا زادَكَ السُّلْطانُ تَقْريباً فَزِدْهُ إجْلالاً.

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14. Transient and fleeting kingship is wretched and insignificant.

14. Transient and fleeting kingship is wretched and insignificant.

14 اَلمُلْكُ المُنْتَقِلُ الزّائِلُ حَقيرٌ يَسيرٌ.

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15. Being independent of [and not seeking anything from] kings is the best kingship.

15. Being independent of [and not seeking anything from] kings is the best kingship.

15 اَلْغِنى عَنِ المُلُوكِ أفْضَلُ مُلْك.

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16. Boldness [and defiance] in front of the king is the quickest [means of] destruction.

16. Boldness [and defiance] in front of the king is the quickest [means of] destruction.

16 اَلْجُرْأَةُ عَلَى السُّلْطانِ أعْجَلُ هُلْك.

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20. It is seldom that the affection of kings and traitors lasts.

20. It is seldom that the affection of kings and traitors lasts.

20 قَلَّما تَدُومُ مَوَدَّةُ المُلُوكِ والخَوّانِ.

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