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Sunan Abu Dawud #4891

General Behavior (Kitab Al-Adab)
Sahih

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

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 صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ إِنَّ الأَمِيرَ إِذَا ابْتَغَى الرِّيبَةَ فِي النَّاسِ أَفْسَدَهُمْ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
The Prophet (ﷺ) said: When a ruler seeks to make imputations against the people, he corrupts them.
Narrated by Narrated Miqdam ibn Ma'dikarib ; AbuUmamah:

Context

The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) emphasizes the corrupting influence of leaders who seek to make unfounded accusations against their people. This statement highlights the ethical responsibilities of leadership and the potential harm that arises from mistrust and suspicion.

Modern Application

In today's world, ethical leadership is crucial for building trust within communities. Leaders should strive to foster an environment of transparency and integrity, as this promotes a healthier and more cooperative society.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Warning and Leadership and Authority because it addresses the moral obligations of leaders and the impact of their actions on the community.

WarningLeadership and Authority

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About Sunan Abu Dawud

This hadith is #4891 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of General Behavior (Kitab Al-Adab). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Miqdam ibn Ma'dikarib ; AbuUmamah:.

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