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Sunan Abi Dawud 4889 (Book 43, Hadith 117) #25180
The Dangers of False Accusations by Rulers

SUMMARY: A ruler should not make false accusations against the people, as it will lead to their corruption.

Narrated Miqdam ibn Ma'dikarib ; AbuUmamah: The Prophet said: When a ruler seeks to make imputations against the people, he corrupts them.
حَدَّثَنَا سَعِيدُ بْنُ عَمْرٍو الْحَضْرَمِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا إِسْمَاعِيلُ بْنُ عَيَّاشٍ، حَدَّثَنَا ضَمْضَمُ بْنُ زُرْعَةَ، عَنْ شُرَيْحِ بْنِ عُبَيْدٍ، عَنْ جُبَيْرِ بْنِ نُفَيْرٍ، وَكَثِيرِ بْنِ مُرَّةَ، وَعَمْرِو بْنِ الأَسْوَدِ، وَالْمِقْدَامِ بْنِ مَعْدِيكَرِبَ، وَأَبِي، أُمَامَةَ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ قَالَ ‏ "‏ إِنَّ الأَمِيرَ إِذَا ابْتَغَى الرِّيبَةَ فِي النَّاسِ أَفْسَدَهُمْ

TOPICS
ruler  *  accusation  *  corruption  *  qaadhi  *  iftira  *  fasaad

QUICK LESSONS:
Be truthful and just when dealing with others regardless of position or status in society.

EXPLANATIONS:
This hadith is about the dangers of rulers making false accusations against people. It warns that if a ruler makes imputations or false accusations against the people, it will lead to their corruption. This hadith teaches us that rulers should be careful with their words and actions, as they have a great influence on society. It also teaches us that we should be wary of those in power who may use their authority to spread lies and misinformation about others. We must always strive for truth and justice in our dealings with each other, regardless of our positions or status in society.

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