letterLeadershipLetter 53 (to Malik al-Ashtar)
“Infuse your heart with mercy, love, and kindness for your subjects. Do not behave toward them as a ravenous beast, for they are of two kinds: either a brother in faith or one like you in creation.”
— Letter 53 (to Malik al-Ashtar)
ℹ️MEANING & EXPLANATION
Authority is a trust. Those under your care deserve mercy — whether they share your faith or simply share your humanity.
💭DAILY REFLECTION
“Where have you used position or power without mercy this week?”
📋PRACTICAL TAKEAWAY
Pick one person under your influence and do one small kindness for them today.
📚SOURCE
Peak of Eloquence / Nahjul-Balagha
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