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Sahih Muslim 1652c (Book 33, Hadith 15) #11825
The Blessing of Not Asking for Authority

SUMMARY: It is better to not ask for a position of authority, as if it is granted due to asking, one will be left alone without God's help. If it is granted without asking, one will be helped by God in the discharge of duties.

It has been reported on the authority of 'Abd al-Rahman b. Samura who said: The Messenger of Allah said to me: 'Abd al-Rahman, do not ask for a position of authority, for if you are granted this position as a result of your asking for it, you will be left alone (without God's help to discharge the responsibilities attendant thereon), and it you are granted it without making any request for it, you will be helped (by God in the discharge of your duties).
حَدَّثَنَا شَيْبَانُ بْنُ فَرُّوخَ، حَدَّثَنَا جَرِيرُ بْنُ حَازِمٍ، حَدَّثَنَا الْحَسَنُ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّحْمَنِ، بْنُ سَمُرَةَ قَالَ قَالَ لِي رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ‏ "‏ يَا عَبْدَ الرَّحْمَنِ لاَ تَسْأَلِ الإِمَارَةَ فَإِنَّكَ إِنْ أُعْطِيتَهَا عَنْ مَسْأَلَةٍ أُكِلْتَ إِلَيْهَا وَإِنْ أُعْطِيتَهَا عَنْ غَيْرِ مَسْأَلَةٍ أُعِنْتَ عَلَيْهَا

TOPICS
authority  *  request  *  position  *  alone  *  makaanan  *  wahidan  *  ataaahu  *  billahi

QUICK LESSONS:
Do not ask for a position of authority ; Trust in Allah's plans ; Rely on divine assistance when needed ; Be humble and content with what you have been given by Allah .

EXPLANATIONS:
This hadith speaks about the importance of not asking for positions or authority. It teaches us that if we are given such positions due to our own request, we will be left alone and without any help from God in discharging our responsibilities. However, if we are given such positions without making any requests ourselves, then we will receive divine assistance from God in fulfilling our duties. This hadith also encourages us to trust in Allah and His plans instead of trying to take matters into our own hands and seeking out power or influence on our own accord. We should remember that whatever Allah has planned for us is always best and He will provide us with all the necessary support when needed.

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