What is Sunan Ibn Majah 2043 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of The Chapters on Rulings), narrated by It was narrated from Anas bin Malik that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:, states: "“Whoever asks to be appointed a judge, will be entrusted to himself, but “Whoever asks to be appointed a judge, will be entrusted to himself, but whoever is forced to accept position, an angel will co…"

Is this hadith authentic?

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

Which collection is this hadith from?

This hadith is from Sunan Ibn Majah, which contains 4,345 hadiths across 38 books. It is hadith number 2043 in the Book of The Chapters on Rulings.

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The Chapters on Rulings

Hasan

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

حَدَّثَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ، وَمُحَمَّدُ بْنُ إِسْمَاعِيلَ، قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا وَكِيعٌ، حَدَّثَنَا إِسْرَائِيلُ، عَنْ عَبْدِ الأَعْلَى، عَنْ بِلاَلِ بْنِ أَبِي مُوسَى، عَنْ أَنَسِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ مَنْ سَأَلَ الْقَضَاءَ وُكِلَ إِلَى نَفْسِهِ وَمَنْ جُبِرَ عَلَيْهِ نَزَلَ إِلَيْهِ مَلَكٌ فَسَدَّدَهُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

“Whoever asks to be appointed a judge, will be entrusted to himself, but “Whoever asks to be appointed a judge, will be entrusted to himself, but whoever is forced to accept position, an angel will come down to him and guide him.' ”

Narrated by It was narrated from Anas bin Malik that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) addresses the responsibility and consequences of seeking a position of authority, specifically that of a judge. He emphasizes that those who actively pursue such roles will be left to their own judgment, while those who are compelled to take on the role will receive divine guidance. This highlights the importance of intention and the weight of responsibility in leadership.

Modern Application

In today's society, the principle of leadership and authority is crucial in various fields, including business and community organizations. Individuals who seek leadership roles should be aware of the responsibilities that come with them and approach them with humility and a sense of duty, rather than ambition alone.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Justice and Leadership and Authority because it discusses the implications of seeking a position of judgment and the divine support granted to those who are compelled to lead.

Justice Leadership and Authority