Riyad as-Salihin, 674
Abu Dharr (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said to me, "O Abu Dharr, I see that you are weak and I like for you what I like for myself. Do not rule over (even) two persons, and do not manage an orphan's property." <b>[Muslim]</b>.
وعن أبى ذر رضي الله عنه قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: “ يا أبا ذر إني أراك ضعيفاً، وإنى أحبُّ لك ما أحب لنفسي، لا تأمرن على اثنين ولا تولين مال يتيم” ((رواه مسلم)).
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- In-Book Reference
- Introduction, Hadith 674
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadiths:</b><br>
1) It is required for any leadership post that the person be strong and trustworthy; {Indeed, the best one you can hire is the strong and the trustworthy.} In case of failure to find a person possessing these two attributes perfectly, then the best should be appointed.<br>
2) Authority is a great responsibility and tremendous trust. So, whoever assumes it should undertake it properly and not breach the trust that Allah assigned to him.<br>
3) A Muslim should advise his fellow Muslim not to assume a leadership position if he sees certain incompetence or weakness in him. A case in point is the Prophet’s advice to Abu Dharr (may Allah be pleased with him) to keep away from leadership.