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This hadith is graded Hasan. Hasan hadiths are considered good and acceptable in hadith classification.

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This hadith is from Sunan an-Nasa'i, which contains 5,768 hadiths across 52 books. It is hadith number 4214 in the Book of The Book of al-Bay'ah.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #4214

Q: What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 4214 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of al-Bay'ah), narrated by It was narrated that Al-Qasim bin Muhammad said:, states: "" I heard my paternal aunt say: 'The Messenger of Allah said; "Whoever among you is appointed to a position of authority. If Allah wills good for him. He will give him a righteous minister who will re…"

The Book of al-Bay'ah

Hasan

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

أَخْبَرَنَا عَمْرُو بْنُ عُثْمَانَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا بَقِيَّةُ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ الْمُبَارَكِ، عَنِ ابْنِ أَبِي حُسَيْنٍ، عَنِ الْقَاسِمِ بْنِ مُحَمَّدٍ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ عَمَّتِي، تَقُولُ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ مَنْ وَلِيَ مِنْكُمْ عَمَلاً فَأَرَادَ اللَّهُ بِهِ خَيْرًا جَعَلَ لَهُ وَزِيرًا صَالِحًا إِنْ نَسِيَ ذَكَّرَهُ وَإِنْ ذَكَرَ أَعَانَهُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

" I heard my paternal aunt say: 'The Messenger of Allah said; "Whoever among you is appointed to a position of authority. If Allah wills good for him. He will give him a righteous minister who will remind him if he forgets and help him if he remembers

Narrated by It was narrated that Al-Qasim bin Muhammad said:

Context

Al-Qasim bin Muhammad narrates that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ spoke about the importance of having a righteous advisor for those in positions of authority. This highlights the significance of guidance and support in leadership roles, ensuring that leaders remain accountable and make wise decisions.

Modern Application

In contemporary leadership, this principle underscores the value of mentorship and support systems. Leaders are encouraged to seek out trustworthy advisors who can provide guidance and remind them of their responsibilities.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Leadership and Authority and Prophetic Teachings because it emphasizes the role of supportive relationships in effective leadership.

Leadership and Authority Prophetic Teachings