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٣٥٠. وَقَالَ (عليه ‏السلام): لِلظَّالِمِ مِنَ الرِّجَالِ ثَلاَثُ عَلاَمَاتٍ: يَظْلِمُ مَنْ فَوْقَهُ بِالْمَعْصِيَةِ، وَمَنْ دُونَهُ بِالْغَلَبَةِ وَيُظَاهِرُ الْقَوْمَ الظَّلَمَةَ.


Translation

350. Amīr al-mu’minīn, peace be upon him, said: The oppressor among the people has three signs: he oppresses his superior by disobeying him, and his junior by imposing his authority and he supports other oppressors.


Chapter (Bab)Oppressor's traits: disobedience, tyranny, and supporting injustice
CollectionNahj al-Balagha

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