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Riyad as-Salihin 679 (Book) #39064
Seeking Power and Authority is Not a Qualification for Leadership

SUMMARY: The Prophet (ﷺ) taught that those who seek power or authority should not be appointed to positions of leadership.

Abu Musa Ash'ari (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: I called on the Prophet with two of my cousins. One of them said to him: "O Messenger of Allah , appoint me governor of some land over which Allah has given you authority". The other also requested for something of the same nature. Messenger of Allah said, "By Allah we do not appoint someone to this post who seeks it or someone who contends for it". Al-Bukhari and Muslim.
-عن أبى موسى الأشعري رضي الله عنه قال‏:‏ دخلت على النبى أنا ورجلان من بني عمي، فقال أحدهما‏:‏ يا رسول الله أمرنا على بعض ما ولاك الله، عز وجل، وقال الآخر مثل ذلك، فقال‏:‏ “إنا والله لا نولى هذا العمل أحدا سأله، أو أحدا حرص عليه” ‏(‏‏(‏متفق عليه‏)‏‏)‏

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leadership  *  authority  *  power  *  appointment

QUICK LESSONS:
Choose leaders based on their qualifications and abilities rather than their desire for power or authority.
EXPLANATIONS:
This hadith teaches us an important lesson about leadership and governance. It tells us that those who seek power or authority should not be appointed to positions of leadership. Instead, the Prophet (ﷺ) taught that leaders should be chosen based on their qualifications and abilities rather than their desire for power or authority. This hadith also emphasizes the importance of humility in a leader; it is better to choose someone who does not want the position than someone who seeks it out for themselves. Furthermore, this hadith encourages us to think carefully before we make decisions about appointing people to positions of leadership; we must consider their qualifications first and foremost instead of any other factors such as ambition or desire for power.

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