Charter of Rights (Risalat al-Huqooq)- Imam Zaynul Abideen (AS)
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Imam Ali (a) wrote the letter to Malik al-Ashtar when he had appointed him as the ruler of Egypt and its surrounding areas. It is mostly concerned with how the government should treat Muslim and non-Muslim citizens and its duties concerning the development of the society.
Here are some subject-matters Imam Ali (a) wrote about to Malik al-Ashtar as the ruler of Egypt:
Here are some subject-matters Imam Ali (a) wrote about to Malik al-Ashtar as the ruler of Egypt:
- Justice and fairness
- Satisfaction of people
- Not peering into, instead covering, people's weaknesses
- Having a good opinion of people
- Taking intellectuals—men of intelligence and foresight—as counsellors for issues concerning the administration of cities
- Considering different classes of jobs and occupations in the community, and observing the rights of each class
- Attributes of a judge
- Attributes of officials and governmental agents
- Giving priority to the development of farms and lands, instead of taxes
- Conditions of scribes
- Good treatment of businessmen and artisans
- Being careful about the poor
- Causing no discomfort for people when leading in congregational prayers
- Giving no advantages to close friends and relatives from the Bayt al-mal (treasury)
- Removing people's suspicions about any possible cases of injustice
- Peace and compromise with the enemy (on their request and in accordance with divine satisfaction)
- Keeping promises.