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Riyad as-Salihin 657 (Book) #39042
Neglecting People's Needs Brings Unfavorable Results

SUMMARY: This hadith explains that if a ruler is neglectful of the needs of the people, Allah will not answer his prayers or realize his hopes.

Abu Maryam Al-Azdi (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: I said to Mu'awiyah (bin Abu Sufyan) (May Allah be pleased with them): I heard Messenger of Allah saying, "If Allah invests to someone the affairs of the Muslims and he (ie, the ruler) ignores their rights, denies their access to him and neglects their needs, Allah will not answer his prayer or realize his hopes and will act towards him with indifference on the Day of Resurrection". So Mu'awiyah appointed a person to keep a vigil on the necessities of the people and to fulfill them. Abu Dawud and At- Tirmidhi.
وعن أبى مريم الأزدى رضي الله عنه أنه قال لمعاوية رضي الله عنه سمعت رسول الله يقول‏:‏ “من ولاه الله شيئاً من أمور المسلمين، فاحتجب دون حاجتهم وخلتهم وفقرهم، احتجب الله دون حاجته وخلته وفقره يوم القيامة” فجعل معاوية رجلا على حوائج الناس‏.‏ ‏(‏‏(‏رواه أبو داود والترمذي‏)‏‏)‏‏.‏

TOPICS
sahib  *  ruler  *  neglect  *  needs  *  prayers  *  hopes  *  amwal

QUICK LESSONS:
Take responsibility for those under you; Ensure people's needs are met; Show compassion towards others; Be accountable for your actions.

EXPLANATIONS:
This hadith speaks to the importance of rulers taking care of their people. It explains that if a ruler is neglectful of their needs, Allah will not answer their prayers or realize their hopes. Mu'awiyah bin Abu Sufyan was so moved by this message that he appointed someone to keep watch over the necessities of the people and fulfill them. This hadith teaches us that it is important for rulers to take care of those under them and ensure they are provided for in order for Allah to grant them success in life.

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