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Sahih Muslim 1826 (Book 33, Hadith 20) #11830
Caring for Orphans and Avoiding Power Abuse

SUMMARY: The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) advised Abu Dharr to not rule over two people and to not manage the property of an orphan.

It has been reported on the authority of Abu Dharr that the Messenger of of Allah said: Abu Dharr, I find that thou art weak and I like for thee what I like for myself. Do not rule over (even) two persons and do not manage the property of an orphan.
حَدَّثَنَا زُهَيْرُ بْنُ حَرْبٍ، وَإِسْحَاقُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، كِلاَهُمَا عَنِ الْمُقْرِئِ، قَالَ زُهَيْرٌ حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ يَزِيدَ، حَدَّثَنَا سَعِيدُ بْنُ أَبِي أَيُّوبَ، عَنْ عُبَيْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ أَبِي جَعْفَرٍ الْقُرَشِيِّ، عَنْ سَالِمِ، بْنِ أَبِي سَالِمٍ الْجَيْشَانِيِّ عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ أَبِي ذَرٍّ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ قَالَ ‏ "‏ يَا أَبَا ذَرٍّ إِنِّي أَرَاكَ ضَعِيفًا وَإِنِّي أُحِبُّ لَكَ مَا أُحِبُّ لِنَفْسِي لاَ تَأَمَّرَنَّ عَلَى اثْنَيْنِ وَلاَ تَوَلَّيَنَّ مَالَ يَتِيمٍ

TOPICS
orphan  *  property  *  power  *  rule

QUICK LESSONS:
Be kind and gentle; Protect the rights of all individuals; Do not take advantage from vulnerable people's lack off power

EXPLANATIONS:
The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was known for his kindness and compassion towards others. He advised Abu Dharr to be kind and gentle in his dealings with others. He also warned him against taking advantage of those who are weaker than him or those who are unable to defend themselves such as orphans. This hadith teaches us that we should always be mindful of our actions and how they may affect others. We should never take advantage of someone else's vulnerability or lack of power in order to gain something for ourselves. Instead, we should strive to protect the rights of all individuals regardless of their status or position in society.

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