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Al-Hakim's administration is tolerant at times. …

Years: 1021 - 1021

Al-Hakim's administration is tolerant at times.

During famines, he distributes food and tries to stabilize prices.

He also founds mosques and patronizes scholars and poets.

Al-Hakim, who is already accorded the position of imam, a divinely appointed and authoritative spokesman for Islam, had begun in 1017 to encourage the teachings of some Isma'ili missionaries.