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Sunan Ibn Majah 2862 (Book 24, Hadith 110) #32216
Obeying Leaders Regardless of Status

SUMMARY: The Prophet ﷺ taught Abu Dharr to listen and obey even if the leader was an Ethiopian slave with amputated limbs.

It was narrated from Abu Dharr that he reached Rabadhah when the Iqamah for the prayer had already been given, and there was a slave leading them in prayer. It was said: "This is Abu Dharr," so he (the slave) started to move back. But Abu Dharr said: "My close friend (ie, the Prophet ) told me to listen and obey, even if (the leader was) an Ethiopian slave with amputated limbs".
حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ بَشَّارٍ، حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ جَعْفَرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ أَبِي عِمْرَانَ الْجَوْنِيِّ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ الصَّامِتِ، عَنْ أَبِي ذَرٍّ، أَنَّهُ انْتَهَى إِلَى الرَّبَذَةِ وَقَدْ أُقِيمَتِ الصَّلاَةُ فَإِذَا عَبْدٌ يَؤُمُّهُمْ فَقِيلَ هَذَا أَبُو ذَرٍّ ‏.‏ فَذَهَبَ يَتَأَخَّرُ فَقَالَ أَبُو ذَرٍّ أَوْصَانِي خَلِيلِي أَنْ أَسْمَعَ وَأُطِيعَ وَإِنْ كَانَ عَبْدًا حَبَشِيًّا مُجَدَّعَ الأَطْرَافِ

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obedience  *  leadership  *  respect  *  itaah  *  qawamah  *  tazim

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Listen & Obey your Leader
EXPLANATIONS:
This hadith teaches us the importance of obedience and respect for leaders, regardless of their status or background. The Prophet (ﷺ) instructed Abu Dharr to listen and obey even if the leader was an Ethiopian slave with amputated limbs. This shows that we should not judge people based on their race, social class, or physical abilities; rather, we should treat everyone equally and show respect for those in positions of authority. Furthermore, this hadith emphasizes that it is important to follow instructions from our leaders without hesitation or judgement. We must remember that obedience is a sign of faithfulness and loyalty towards Allah SWT as well as our leaders.

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