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This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of al-Bay'ah), narrated by It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said " The Messenger of Allah said:, states: "'No ruler is appointed but he has tow groups of advisers: A group which urges him to do good and tells him not to do evil, and a group which does its best to corrupt him. Whoever is protected from th…"

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This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #4211

The Book of al-Bay'ah

Sahih

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

أَخْبَرَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ يَحْيَى بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا مُعَمَّرُ بْنُ يَعْمَرَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي مُعَاوِيَةُ بْنُ سَلاَّمٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي الزُّهْرِيُّ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي أَبُو سَلَمَةَ بْنُ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ مَا مِنْ وَالٍ إِلاَّ وَلَهُ بِطَانَتَانِ بِطَانَةٌ تَأْمُرُهُ بِالْمَعْرُوفِ وَتَنْهَاهُ عَنِ الْمُنْكَرِ وَبِطَانَةٌ لاَ تَأْلُوهُ خَبَالاً فَمَنْ وُقِيَ شَرَّهَا فَقَدْ وُقِيَ وَهُوَ مِنَ الَّتِي تَغْلِبُ عَلَيْهِ مِنْهُمَا ‏"‏ ‏.‏

'No ruler is appointed but he has tow groups of advisers: A group which urges him to do good and tells him not to do evil, and a group which does its best to corrupt him. Whoever is protected from their evil is indeed protected. And he (the ruler) belongs to the group that has the greater influence over him."

Narrated by It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said " The Messenger of Allah said:

Context

Abu Hurairah reports that the Prophet ﷺ spoke about the dual nature of advisers to rulers. He stated that every ruler has two groups of advisers: one that encourages good and discourages evil, and another that seeks to corrupt. The Prophet ﷺ emphasized the importance of being protected from the negative influence of the latter group, as it can lead to moral downfall. This hadith serves as a reminder of the responsibilities of leadership and the impact of surrounding oneself with the right counsel.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, this hadith can be applied to various leadership roles, whether in business, community, or family settings. It underscores the importance of choosing trustworthy advisors who promote ethical behavior and discourage wrongdoing, ultimately leading to better decision-making.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Leadership and Authority and Prophetic Teachings because it addresses the dynamics of leadership and the importance of having righteous advisers as taught by the Prophet ﷺ.

Leadership and Authority Prophetic Teachings