hadith
1533
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Imam Ali (AS) said, ‘A wild lion is better than an oppressive ruler, while an oppressive ruler is better than lasting schisms.
الإمامُ عليٌّ (عَلَيهِ الّسَلامُ) : أسَدٌ حَطُومٌ خَيْرٌ مِنْ سُلْطَانٍ ظَلُومٍ ، وَسُلْطانٌ ظَلُومٌ خَيرٌ مِنْ فِتَنٍ تَدُومُ .
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- Mīzān al-Ḥikma #4294 Imam Ali (AS) said, ‘A brutal oppressing governor is better than a continuous trial.
- Ghurar al-Ḥikam #2350 Imam Ali (AS) said, A predatory animal that is rapacious and tears it prey apart is better than an unjust and oppressive ruler.
- Ghurar al-Ḥikam #2357 Imam Ali (AS) said, An unjust and oppressive ruler is better than perpetual strife.