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THE SUPPORT FOR A GOOD RULER

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“When Allah wills goodness for a ruler He supports him with a sincere advisor who reminds him when he forgets and assists him when he remembers. When Allah wills something other than good He sends him an evil advisor who does not remind him if he forgets and does not help him if he remembers.”

Abu Daud with a chain up to Lady Ayesha, wife of the Prophet, Mother of Believers, may Allah be pleased with her who related that the Prophet, praise and peace be upon him, said this.