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Musnad Ahmad 475 (Book 4, Hadith 69) #34143
Seeking Refuge in Allah

SUMMARY: The hadith is about a man who refused to take on a leadership role, citing the Prophet's words that whoever seeks refuge with Allah has sought refuge with a powerful one.

It was narrated from Yazeed bin Mawhab that 'Uthman (رضي الله عنه) said to Ibn 'Umar (رضي الله عنه). Judge between the people. He said: I will not judge between two people or lead two men in prayer. Did you not hear the Prophet say, 'Whoever seeks refuge with Allah has indeed sought refuge with a powerful one'?'Uthman (رضي الله عنه) said. Yes I did. He said: then I seek refuge with Allah lest you appoint me to some post. So Uthman (رضي الله عنه) let him off and said: Do not tell anyone else about this.
حَدَّثَنَا عَفَّانُ، حَدَّثَنَا حَمَّادُ بْنُ سَلَمَةَ، أَنْبَأَنَا أَبُو سِنَانٍ، عَنْ يَزِيدَ بْنِ مَوْهَبٍ، أَنَّ عُثْمَانَ، رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ قَالَ لِابْنِ عُمَرَ رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ اقْضِ بَيْنَ النَّاسِ فَقَالَ لَا أَقْضِي بَيْنَ اثْنَيْنِ وَلَا أَؤُمُّ رَجُلَيْنِ أَمَا سَمِعْتَ النَّبِيَّ يَقُولُ مَنْ عَاذَ بِاللَّهِ فَقَدْ عَاذَ بِمَعَاذٍ قَالَ عُثْمَانُ رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ بَلَى قَالَ فَإِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِاللَّهِ أَنْ تَسْتَعْمِلَنِي فَأَعْفَاهُ وَقَالَ لَا تُخْبِرْ بِهَذَا أَحَدًا‏.‏

TOPICS
refuge  *  leadership  *  istiaanah  *  riasah  *  uthman  *  umar

QUICK LESSONS:
Seek help from Allah , Listen carefully when elders speak

EXPLANATIONS:
This hadith is about the importance of seeking refuge in Allah and how it can be used to avoid taking on roles that one may not be comfortable with. It was narrated from Yazeed bin Mawhab that Uthman asked Ibn 'Umar to judge between two people or lead two men in prayer. However, Ibn 'Umar refused and cited the Prophet's words that whoever seeks refuge with Allah has indeed sought refuge with a powerful one. Uthman then let him off and said not to tell anyone else about this. This hadith teaches us the importance of seeking help from Allah when we are faced with difficult decisions or tasks, as He is always there for us and will protect us if we turn to Him for help. It also shows us how important it is for us to listen carefully when our elders speak, as they often have wise advice which can benefit us greatly if we heed it.

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