 The Imamate set out a government system wherein the ruler should not have absolute political nor military power; rather power should be shared with local governors.In order to prevent local or external threats to the Imamate, the imam had to gather the support of the local communities and tribes in order to raise a force to fight for a certain cause.The imam needed in-depth understanding of tribal politics and political acumen in order to maintain political stability within the Imamate when conflicts occurred.