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The Holy Koran of the Moorish Science Temple of America - Prophet Noble Drew Ali and the Moorish Science Temple - Hermetic Library

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  1. O thou, the favorite of Heaven (are we worthy?) , whom the sons of men, thy equals, have agreed to raise their sovereign power and set as a ruler over themselves; consider the ends and importance of their trust, consider the dignity and stature of your position.
  2. You are clothed in purple, and seated on a throne. The crown of majesty on your head, the scepter of power is placed in your hand, but they were not assigned to you, not meant for you, but for the good of thy kingdom.

Scepter, a sign of leadership and authority.

Scepter, a sign of leadership and authority.

  1. The glory of a king is the welfare of his people. His power and dominion rest on the hearts of his subjects.

  2. The mind of a great prince is exalted with the grandeur of the occasion. He evolves high things, and searches for purpose worthy of his power.

  3. He gathers the wise men of his kingdom. He consults them with freedom and hears the opinions of all.

  4. He stands among his people with discernment. He discovers the abilities of men, and employs them according to their merits.

  5. His magistrates are just. His ministers are wise, and the favorite of his bosom deceiveth him not.

  6. He smiles on the arts, and they flourish, the sciences improve beneath the culture of his hand.

  7. With the learned and ingenious he delighteth himself; he kindleth in their breasts emulation; and the glory of his kingdom is exalted by their labors.

  8. The spirit of the merchant who extends his commerce, the skill of the farmer who enriches his lands, the ingenuity of the artists, the improvements of the scholar; all these he honors with his favor, or rewardeth with his bounty.

    Chapter 29: Magistrate and Subject, v. 1-10

    Chapter 29: Magistrate and Subject, v. 1-10

  9. He plants new colonies. He builds strong ships. He opens rivers for convenience. He forms harbors for safety. His people abound in riches, and the strength of his kingdom increases.

  10. He frames his statues with equity and wisdom. His subjects enjoy the fruits of their labor in security, and their happiness consists of the observance of the law.

  11. His judgements are based on the principle of mercy. But in the punishment of offenders, he is strict and impartial.

  12. His ears are open to the complaints of his subjects; he restrains the hands of their oppressors, and he delivers them from tyranny.