Abu Sa’id al-Khudri reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “There will be rulers after me whose malevolence will deceive the people. Whoever affirms their lies and …
Hadith on Tyranny: The Prophet disowns supporters of evil rulers Read More »
Khabbab ibn al-Aratt reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Verily, there will be rulers after me, so do not affirm their lies, nor help them in …
Hadith on Hawd: Supporters of tyranny forbidden from the Fountain Read More »
Al-Nu’man ibn Bashir reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Surely, there will be rulers after me who tell lies and commit oppression. Whoever affirms their lies …
Hadith on Tyranny: Warning not to help evil rulers in their sins Read More »
‘Awf ibn Malik reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “If you wish, shall I not tell you what is leadership? The first of it …
Hadith on Leaders: Three terrible stages of leading, unless fair Read More »
‘Abdu Khayr reported: Ali, may Allah be pleased with him, said, “Shall I not inform you of the best from this nation after its Prophet? It is Abu Bakr, and …
Hadith on Caliphs: Ali testifies for Abu Bakr and Umar Read More »
Abu Bakr al-Marrudhi reported: I heard Ahmad ibn Hanbal, may Allah have mercy on him, mentioning the Caliph al-Mutawakkil and he said, “Indeed, I pray for his righteousness and well-being.” …
Ahmad on Rulers: Supplication for guidance of Caliphs and Imams Read More »
Aisha reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, never dispatched Zayd ibn Harithah with an army but that he appointed him commander over them. If he …
Hadith on Khalifah: Virtues of the great commander Zayd ibn Harithah Read More »
Al-Qaddah reported: Whenever death was mentioned in front of Umar ibn Abdul Aziz, may Allah have mercy on him, he would tremble like a bird and weep until his tears …
Umar II on Death: The Caliph trembles remembering the Hereafter Read More »
Abu Huraira reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Verily, you will crave leadership, and it will be a source of regret on the Day of Resurrection. …
Hadith on Imamate: Regret for eagerness to rule on Judgment Day Read More »
Abu al-Hayyaj reported: Ali ibn Abi Talib said to me, “Shall I not send you upon the mission with which the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, …
Hadith on Shirk: Effacing graven images, leveling high graves Read More »
Ibn ‘Asakir reported: ‘Amr ibn al-‘As, may Allah be pleased with him, said to his son, “My son, memorize what I instruct you: a just leader is better than abundant …
‘Amr on Fitnah: Tyranny a better situation than lengthy tribulation Read More »
Abu Wa’il reported: It was said to Usamah ibn Yazid, may Allah be pleased with him, “Have you not spoken to Uthman?” Usamah said, “You think I have not spoken …
Hadith on Rulers: Advising the Muslim leader in private Read More »
‘Adi ibn Hatim reported: We said, “O Messenger of Allah, we do not ask you about obedience to Godfearing rulers, but rather those who do this and that,” and he …
Hadith on Rulers: Fear Allah, listen, and obey lawful orders Read More »
‘Ubadah ibn al-Samit reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “O ‘Ubadah!” I said, “I am here.” The Prophet said, “Listen and obey authorities in …
Hadith on Rulers: Patience with tyranny but no obedience in sin Read More »
Wa’il al-Hadrami reported: Salamah ibn Yazid asked the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, saying, “O Prophet of Allah, what do you think if rulers are charged …
Hadith on Rulers: What if they do not give us our rights? Read More »
Abdullah ibn Amr reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Verily, no prophet came before me but that it was a duty upon him to …
Hadith on Fitnah: Tribulations coming one after another Read More »
Abdullah ibn Umar reported: When we pledged allegiance to the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, on condition of listening and obeying, he said to us, “As …
Hadith on Obedience: Obey Allah, His Messenger, authorities as much as you can Read More »
Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “You must listen and obey authorities in hardship and ease, what you are eager for and …
Hadith on Sultan: Obey Muslim authorities in prosperity and adversity Read More »
Salih al-Murri reported: Malik ibn Dinar, may Allah have mercy on him, said, “I have found in the Wisdom that Allah says: I am Allah, the King of kings. The …
Malik on Rulers: Do not curse kings, rather repent to Allah Read More »
Abu Dharr reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Whoever secedes from the community as much as a handspan has thrown the yoke of Islam …
Hadith on Khuruj: Rebels have rejected guidance of Islam Read More »