I recommend you to fear Allah (Exalted be He) and repent to Him of the past evil, fault, oppression and aggression. You must exert efforts to choose a righteous ruler, who rules by Shari`ah, leads you to Paradise and a high status, be ware of the evil of Saddam and his like, keep him away from leadership, and exert efforts to draw near to Allah (Exalted be He) and keep away from the things that entail His Wrath.

From these good things are the following: choosing a righteous ruler that rules according to Shari`ah, calling to the religion of Allah, waging war against Bid`ahs (innovation in religion) and whims, keeping away from atheism and calling to Allah (Exalted be He). You should choose a ruler from Ahl­ul­Sunnah wal­ Jama`ah (those adhering to the Sunnah and the Muslim main body) not from Ba`thists or those who violate the Shari`ah. That is to make you obey Allah (Exalted be He) and keep you away from all that entails His Wrath and Revenge.