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 »
Abu Umamah reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Two kinds of people from my nation will never receive my intercession: an oppressive and malevolent …
Hadith on Oppression: The Prophet never intercedes for tyrants or renegades Read More »
Mu’awiyah reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “There will be leaders after me who make false claims from their pulpits, and no one will …
Hadith on Rulers: Tyrants will make false claims from Minbar Read More »
Abdul Malik reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Soon the world will be dominated by the fool, son of the fool, son of the …
Hadith on the Hour: World to be dominated by foolish dynasties Read More »
Sa’id ibn Jubayr reported: Ibn Abbas, may Allah be pleased with him, said, “If an imposing ruler comes to you and you fear he will pillage you, then say three …
Hadith on Oppression: Supplication when fearing a tyrannical ruler Read More »
Al-Harith ibn Suwayd reported: Abdullah ibn Mas’ud, may Allah be pleased with him, said, “If a leader is appointed over you from whom you fear arrogance or injustice, let him …
Hadith on Sultan: Supplication when fearing an oppressive ruler Read More »
Anas ibn Malik reported: The eminent among the companions of the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, prohibited us, saying, “Do not curse your leaders, do not …
Hadith on Sultan: Companions forbid supplicating against Muslim rulers Read More »
Abu Huraira reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Woe to the rulers! Woe to the authorities! Woe to the trustees! Some people will wish their forelocks …
Hadith on Leadership: Intense regret of sinful leaders on Judgment Day Read More »
Abu Umamah reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “No man is given authority over ten people or more but that he will come to Allah on …
Hadith on Leadership: Sinful leaders to meet Allah in chains 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 »
‘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 »
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 »
‘Aqil reported: Al-Hasan, may Allah be pleased with him, said, “It is not backbiting to speak against three people: a follower of whims, an obstinate sinner who publicizes his sins, …
Hasan on Backbiting: Permission to mention evil of three people Read More »
Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “The arrogant and the tyrants will be gathered on the Day of Resurrection as tiny particles. …
Hadith on Arrogance: Tyrants are trampled on the Day of Resurrection Read More »
Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “A neck will emerge from the Hellfire on the Day of Resurrection, with two eyes to …
Hadith on Hell: The Fire declares its ownership of tyrants and idolaters Read More »
Jabir ibn Abdullah reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “O Ka’b ibn ‘Ujrah, I seek refuge in Allah on your behalf from the leadership of fools, …
Hadith on Tyranny: The Prophet disowns evil rulers, their supporters Read More »
Ibn Abbas reported: The Messenger fo Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “The master of the martyrs on the Day of Resurrection is Hamzah ibn ‘Abdul Muttalib, and …
Hadith on Shuhada: Best of martyrs stand up to oppressive rulers Read More »
Abu Sa’id al-Khudri reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “The Mahdi will be from my lineage, with a curved nose. He will fill the …
Hadith on Mahdi: Earth to be filled with justice by the Mahdi Read More »