Riyad as-Salihin, 672
Abu Bakrah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
I heard Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) saying, "He who insults the rulers Allah will insult him." <b>[At-Tirmidhi, who classified it as Hadith Hasan]</b>.
وعن أبى بكرة رضي الله عنه قال: سمعت رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم يقول: “من أهان السلطان أهانه الله” ((رواه الترمذي وقال: حديث حسن)). وفي الباب أحاديث كثيرة في الصحيح ، وقد سبق بعضها في أبواب.
References1 variant
- In-Book Reference
- Introduction, Hadith 672
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadith:</b><br>
1) If a person insults the Muslim ruler by defaming him and announces his flaws among the people, he will be subject to insult from Allah Almighty; a punishment similar to what he committed.<br>
2) Insulting a Muslim ruler makes him look weak and undermines respect for the Shariah. Indeed, applying the Shariah honors the legislation.