From
the economic viewpoint, Imam Ali (a.s.) assigned primary importance to the
collection of zakah, not because it was dependable source of revenue, but for
the reason that its primary beneficiaries were poor and needy.
While
protection of Islam was a part of faith, protection of Egypt and its people,
without regard to their religion, was a part of good governance.
It
appears to us that in the opinion of Imam Ali (a.s.), the Islamic state should
not make any difference between muslims and non-muslim and two should be
treated with equity and justice.
Imam
Ali (a.s.) warns Malik Ashtar in these words: “I order you to use your head,
heart, hands and tongue to help (creatures of) God because the Almighty God
holds himself responsible to help those who sincerely try their best to help
Him.
Imam
Ali (a.s.)’s approach to matters of governance and administration is
characterized by a remarkable openness, compassion, magnanimity and
inclusiveness.
Imam
Ali (a.s.) warns Malik Ashtar in these words: “Do not hurry over
punishment...do not get angry and lose your temper quickly over the mistakes
and failures of those over whom you rule. Never say to yourself: I am their
lord, their ruler and all in all over them and that I must be obeyed
submissively and humbly”.
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