Al-Muzanni reported: Al-Shafi’i, may Allah have mercy on him, heard me one day as I said, “This narrator is a great liar!” Al-Shafi’i said to…
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Ibn Abbas on Rulers: Do not confront rulers if they will kill you
Sa’id ibn Jubayr reported: I asked Ibn Abbas, may Allah be pleased with him, “Shall I enjoin good and forbid evil upon the ruler?” Ibn…
View More Ibn Abbas on Rulers: Do not confront rulers if they will kill youHadith on Shura: Consult your brothers when they ask you
Jabir reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “If your brother requests your consultation, let him give counsel.” Source: Sunan…
View More Hadith on Shura: Consult your brothers when they ask youHadith on Imams: A single night of dishonest leadership leads to Hellfire
Abdullah ibn Maghaffal reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “No Imam or authority spends the dark of night being…
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Anas ibn Malik reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Whoever is appointed over the Muslims in any way and…
View More Hadith on Ghish: Malevolent and dishonest leaders are in HellfireHadith on Leadership: Rulers who do not treat their subjects as themselves
Ma’qil ibn Yasar reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “No one is appointed over the affairs of the Muslims…
View More Hadith on Leadership: Rulers who do not treat their subjects as themselvesHadith on Authority: Dishonest leaders never smell fragrance of Paradise
Ma’qil ibn Yasar reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “No servant is given authority by Allah and he does…
View More Hadith on Authority: Dishonest leaders never smell fragrance of ParadiseShafi’i on Debates: Arguing in religion breeds hate, bad will
Al-Rabia’ ibn Sulayman reported: Al-Shafi’i, may Allah have mercy on him, said, “Arguing about the religion hardens the heart and produces resentment.” And Al-Shafi’i said,…
View More Shafi’i on Debates: Arguing in religion breeds hate, bad willShafi’i on Advice: Sincere advice is given in private, not public
Al-Muzanni reported: Al-Shafi’i, may Allah have mercy on him, said, “Whoever admonishes his brother in private has been sincere to him and protected his reputation.…
View More Shafi’i on Advice: Sincere advice is given in private, not publicHasan on Good Will: The Prophet’s companions spread good will on Earth
Ibn Abi Dunya reported: Hasan al-Basri, may Allah have mercy on him, said, “A man among the companions of the Messenger of Allah, peace and…
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