1 Depravity of the Times and the Importance of Sincere Counsel - (introduction) 2 Conditions for Beneficial Discourse and the Author’s Hope for Divine Reward - (analysis) 3 The Ideal Era: Righteous Leadership and Obedient Citizenry - (analysis) 4 The Second Era: Righteous Leader, Corrupt Society - (analysis) 5 The Third Era: Corrupt Leader, Righteous Society and Hope for Reform - (analysis) 6 Unjust Criticism of the Leader Stems from Biased Judgment - (transition) 7 The Caliph’s Lineage and Right to Leadership - (conclusion)