Associating with A Tyrannical Ruler

The Prophet (SAWA) said, 'Beware of associating with the [unjust] ruler for verily it causes faith to depart. And beware of assisting him for indeed you do not approve of his rule.

The Prophet (SAWA) said, 'Whoever adheres to the ruler will be tempted away from the right course, and the closer one gets to the ruler the further away one is from Allah.

The Prophet (SAWA) said, 'Beware of [going near] the ruler's gates and the retinue guarding them, for verily the nearest of you to the gates and retinue of the ruler is the farthest away from Allah, Mighty and Exalted. And whoever chooses the ruler over Allah, Mighty and Exalted, Allah will strip away his piety and will render him bewildered.

Imam Ali (AS) said, 'The one who associates with the ruler is like one who rides a lion. He is envied for his [high position], and yet only he best knows his [unstable situation].

Imam Ali (AS) said, 'Keep away from the sultan in order to be safe from the deception of Satan.