The Ocean of Light — Page 90
90 about fasting nor come near the Salat. They do not tread the path of justice when witnessing people’s weaknesses. They do not take necessary measures when vices are widespread, and they put their trust in diabolical courtiers. Most of them waste the money of their subjects on their own pleasures. They acquire this wealth unjustly and then spend it on sinful endeavours. They do not care about righteous endeavours and lean towards extravagance. You will find them frequenting places of useless entertainment, rather than sitting on the throne of justice. Undoubtedly, the sins of kings are the kings of evil, for their effect reaches the weak, the orphans, and righteous men and women. Many noble people who rejected these kings, were consigned to obscurity due to injustice and were humiliated after having been honoured. You will see that such kings make it hard for the subjects to meet them, keeping them away by employing guards. Many fawners try to find a way to become the courtiers of these rulers, and