Which four reasons can lead to downfall of governments according to Imam Ali (AS)?
It is narrated from the first Shia Imam, Ali ibn Abitaleb (AS) who said: There are four signs of defeat and downfall for governments, and they are:
- Ignore the principles/basics
- Give priority to less important matters
- Put forward ignoble and unworthy ones (for various official positions)
- Disregard intellectuals and top individuals (for official positions) [1].
[1] Mizanul Hikmah, Vol. 3, Page 359 & Qorarul Hikam, Page 342.
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