Riyad as-Salihin, 666
Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "It is obligatory upon you to listen and obey the orders of the ruler in prosperity and adversity, whether you are willing or unwilling, or when someone is given undue preference to you." <b>[Muslim]</b>.
وعن أبى هريرة رضي الله عنه قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم “عليك السمع والطاعة في عسرك ويسرك ومنشطك، ومكرهك وأثرة عليك” ((رواه مسلم)).
References1 variant
- In-Book Reference
- Introduction, Hadith 666
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadiths:</b><br>
1) A person should listen to the ruler and obey him regardless of his color or race.<br>
2) Continuing to listen and obey the Muslim ruler even if he denies the rights of the subjects. Denial of rights by rulers does not preclude obedience to them.