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Sahih Muslim 1838a (Book 33, Hadith 56) #11866
Obeying Leaders Who Follow the Book of Allah

SUMMARY: The Prophet (PBUH) advised people to obey their leaders if they conduct their affairs according to the Book of Allah.

It has been narrated on the authority of Yahya b. Husain who learnt the tradition from his grandmother. She said that she heard the Prophet delivering his sermon on the occasion of the Last Pilgrimage. He was saying: If a slave is appointed over you and he conducts your affairs according to the Book of Allah, you should listen to him and obey (his orders).
حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْمُثَنَّى، حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ جَعْفَرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ يَحْيَى بْنِ حُصَيْنٍ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ جَدَّتِي، تُحَدِّثُ أَنَّهَا سَمِعَتِ النَّبِيَّ يَخْطُبُ فِي حَجَّةِ الْوَدَاعِ وَهُوَ يَقُولُ ‏ "‏ وَلَوِ اسْتُعْمِلَ عَلَيْكُمْ عَبْدٌ يَقُودُكُمْ بِكِتَابِ اللَّهِ فَاسْمَعُوا لَهُ وَأَطِيعُوا

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obedience  *  leadership  *  guidance  *  slaves

QUICK LESSONS:
Listen & Obey Those In Authority Over You If They Conduct Their Affairs According To The Book Of Allah

EXPLANATIONS:
In this hadith narrated by Yahya b. Husain from his grandmother, the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is advising people to obey their leaders if they conduct their affairs according to the Book of Allah. This means that it is important for us to follow and respect those in authority over us as long as they are following what has been prescribed in Islam and not going against it. We should also remember that ultimately we are accountable for our own actions and must strive to do what is right even when those around us may be doing something wrong or different from what we believe in. This hadith teaches us about obedience and respect for authority figures while also reminding us that we have a responsibility towards ourselves and our faith first and foremost.

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