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Imam Ali (AS) said, ‘A brutal oppressing governor is better than a continuous trial.
الإمامُ عليٌّ (عَلَيهِ الّسَلامُ): والٍ ظَلومٌ غَشومٌ خَيرٌ مِن فِتنَةٍ تَدُومُ.
Similar narrations
- Ghurar al-Ḥikam #2357 Imam Ali (AS) said, An unjust and oppressive ruler is better than perpetual strife.
- Mīzān al-Ḥikma #1533 Imam Ali (AS) said, ‘A wild lion is better than an oppressive ruler, while an oppressive ruler is better than lasting schisms.