Siyar al-mutaʾakhkhirin 29.13

29.13

It is proper also that in appointing a Fodjdar, with all his dependants and officers, the utmost precautions should be used, taking care to prefer not only none but men of experience and capacity, but also none but men of a humane disposition; and it may be even said that, as Fodjdars go now in these days, there needs none at all. In the cities, the Cutwal will do all that business, full as well, if he be equally able and humane, and little inclined to oppression; and in the country, the man in office or ruler is enough for such a purpose. For when those officers, so appointed, shall know that people can approach their masters, and that there may be instituted inquiries and after-reckonings upon them, you may rest assured that matters shall go on smoothly ; that multitudes shall be released from distress and miseries ; that the intent of dominion and Government shall be fully answered ; and that the Grandees of the land and the people of God shall exert their tongues in displaying the encomiums of such beneficent rulers. Let us then put up our prayers to God, that He may vouchsafe to grant such a blessing! For He is the best succourer, and the best helper.