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8. He must not permit a litigant to enter his home, although men who arenot concerned with a case may visit a qadi in order to greet him and forother purposes.9. He must not entertain one of the litigants at his residence. He may,however, entertain both litigants together.10. He must not persist in ignorance of something, but must ask those whohave knowledge.11. He must not crave wealth, nor should he be a slave to his lust.12. He must not fear anyone.13. He must not fear dismissal, nor must he eulogize, nor should hehate his critics.14. He must not accept gifts, although he may accept gifts from hisrelatives, except for those awaiting trial. He may also continue toaccept gifts from those who gave him gifts before his appointment asqadi, but, if they increase the value of the gift after his appointmentthen it is not permissible for him to accept.15. He must not deviate from the truth for fear of someone’s anger, andmust not walk in the street alone. In this way, his dignity will bemaintained and he will not be exposed to the undue approaches ofinterested parties.16. He must give no consideration to the emotions of litigants.159