Do not seek out positions of power or authority; If given such a position without asking for it then accept it; Expiate your vow and do what would be best instead when finding something else more beneficial after making an oath; Take responsibility for your actions; Be mindful when making promises or commitments; Do what is best even after making an oath or commitment .

This hadith speaks about the responsibility that comes with authority. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ advised 'Abdur-Rahman bin Samura not to seek out a position of power or authority because if he does so, he will be held responsible for his actions while in office. However, if he is given the position without asking for it then Allah will help him in his duties. Additionally, the Prophet ﷺ also taught that if one makes an oath but later finds something else that would be more beneficial than what was promised in the oath then they should expiate their vow and do what would be best instead. This hadith teaches us about taking responsibility for our actions as well as being mindful of our words when making promises or commitments.