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Sahih al-Bukhari #2836

Fighting for the Cause of Allah (Jihaad)
Sahih

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنَا مُسَدَّدٌ، حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى، عَنْ عُبَيْدِ اللَّهِ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي نَافِعٌ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ ـ رضى الله عنهما ـ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم‏.‏ وَحَدَّثَنِي مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ صَبَّاحٍ، حَدَّثَنَا إِسْمَاعِيلُ بْنُ زَكَرِيَّاءَ، عَنْ عُبَيْدِ اللَّهِ، عَنْ نَافِعٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ ـ رضى الله عنهما ـ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ السَّمْعُ وَالطَّاعَةُ حَقٌّ، مَا لَمْ يُؤْمَرْ بِالْمَعْصِيَةِ، فَإِذَا أُمِرَ بِمَعْصِيَةٍ فَلاَ سَمْعَ وَلاَ طَاعَةَ ‏"‏‏.‏
The 'Prophet said, "It is obligatory for one to listen to and obey (the ruler's orders) unless these orders involve one disobedience (to Allah); but if an act of disobedience (to Allah) is imposed, he should not listen to or obey it."
Narrated by Narrated Ibn `Umar:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ emphasizes the importance of obedience to authority, provided that such obedience does not lead to disobedience to Allah. The statement highlights a fundamental principle in Islamic governance: that while it is essential to follow the ruler's commands, this duty is void if the commands contradict divine law. This teaching encourages critical thinking and moral integrity in leadership and obedience.

Modern Application

In today's world, this principle can guide individuals in their interactions with authority figures, such as employers or government officials. It reminds us to evaluate directives critically and ensure they align with ethical standards and personal beliefs, fostering a culture of accountability and integrity.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Leadership and Authority and Obedience to Allah because it discusses the balance between following authority and adhering to divine commandments.

Leadership and AuthorityObedience to Allah

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This hadith is #2836 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Fighting for the Cause of Allah (Jihaad). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Ibn `Umar:.

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