All over the world, the political conditions are worst; and the decline in economies is continuous. This abrupt decline is mainly due to bad governance and mismanagement of available resources. The positive way of governance can lead any nation to the prosperity. I want to give some suggestions to the Ruling elite of the world that you should use your head, heart, hands and tongue to help the creatures of God because the Almighty God holds Himself responsible to help those who sincerely try their best to help His creatures. You must create in your mind--kindness, compassion and love--for your subjects. You shouldn't behave towards general public as if you are voracious and ravenous beast and as if your success lies in devouring them. Be fair, impartial and just in your dealings with all, individually and collectively.
Now a days, we hear about religious and sectarian discrimination around the globe. The rulers do not take much care of the minorities. You (the Rulers) should remember that your subjects are of two kinds: (1) those who have the same religion as yours; they are brothers to you, and (2) those who have religions other than that of yours, they are human beings like you. Men of either category suffer from the same weaknesses and disabilities that human beings are inclined to; they commit sins, indulge in vices, either intentionally or foolishly and unintentionally without realizing the enormity of their deeds. Let your mercy and compassion come to their rescue and help in the same way and to the same extent that you expect God to show mercy and forgiveness to you.
Do not feel ashamed to forgive and forget. Do not hurry over punishments and do not be pleased and do not be proud of your power to punish. Do not get angry and lose your temper quickly over the mistakes and failures of those over whom you rule. On the contrary, be patient and sympathetic with them. Anger and desire of vengeance are not going to be of much help to you in your administration. 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" because such a thought will unbalance your mind, will make you vain and arrogant, will weaken your faith in God and will make you seek support of any power other than that of God. But on the other hand, when a person has committed such a sin that can disturb the balance of society, then punish him according to the law; and do not spare him at any cost.
So far as your own affairs or those of your relatives and friends are concerned take care that you do not violate the duties laid down upon you by God and do not usurp the rights of mankind, be impartial and do justice to them because if you give up equity and justice then you will certainly be a tyrant and an oppressor. Every tyrant and oppressor is an enemy of God unless he repents and gives up oppression. Remember, that there is nothing in this world more effective to turn His Blessings into His Wrath quicker than to insist upon oppression over His creatures because the Merciful God will always hear the prayers of those who have been oppressed and He will give no chance to oppressors. You must always appreciate and adopt a policy which is neither too severe nor too lenient; a policy which is based upon equity will be largely appreciated. Remember that the displeasure of common men, the have-nots and the depressed persons more overbalances than the approval of important persons, while the displeasure of a few big people will be excused by the Lord if the general public and the masses of your subjects are happy with you.
Now a days, we hear about religious and sectarian discrimination around the globe. The rulers do not take much care of the minorities. You (the Rulers) should remember that your subjects are of two kinds: (1) those who have the same religion as yours; they are brothers to you, and (2) those who have religions other than that of yours, they are human beings like you. Men of either category suffer from the same weaknesses and disabilities that human beings are inclined to; they commit sins, indulge in vices, either intentionally or foolishly and unintentionally without realizing the enormity of their deeds. Let your mercy and compassion come to their rescue and help in the same way and to the same extent that you expect God to show mercy and forgiveness to you.
Do not feel ashamed to forgive and forget. Do not hurry over punishments and do not be pleased and do not be proud of your power to punish. Do not get angry and lose your temper quickly over the mistakes and failures of those over whom you rule. On the contrary, be patient and sympathetic with them. Anger and desire of vengeance are not going to be of much help to you in your administration. 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" because such a thought will unbalance your mind, will make you vain and arrogant, will weaken your faith in God and will make you seek support of any power other than that of God. But on the other hand, when a person has committed such a sin that can disturb the balance of society, then punish him according to the law; and do not spare him at any cost.
So far as your own affairs or those of your relatives and friends are concerned take care that you do not violate the duties laid down upon you by God and do not usurp the rights of mankind, be impartial and do justice to them because if you give up equity and justice then you will certainly be a tyrant and an oppressor. Every tyrant and oppressor is an enemy of God unless he repents and gives up oppression. Remember, that there is nothing in this world more effective to turn His Blessings into His Wrath quicker than to insist upon oppression over His creatures because the Merciful God will always hear the prayers of those who have been oppressed and He will give no chance to oppressors. You must always appreciate and adopt a policy which is neither too severe nor too lenient; a policy which is based upon equity will be largely appreciated. Remember that the displeasure of common men, the have-nots and the depressed persons more overbalances than the approval of important persons, while the displeasure of a few big people will be excused by the Lord if the general public and the masses of your subjects are happy with you.
Do not give cause to the people to envy each other (man against man, tribe against tribe or one section of the society against the other). Try to alleviate and root out mutual distrust and enmity from amongst your subjects. Take strict measures to eliminate all sort of discrimination i.e. linguistic bigotry, provincial bigotry and religious/sectarian bigotry.
I hope that these words may persuade the rulers to think about their way of governance and their attitude towards their subjects.
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