Category: The book of Miscellany

Chapter 83Prohibition of Appointing an Aspirant Person to a Public Office of Authority 680. Abu Musa Ash`ari (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: I called on the Prophet (PBUH) with two of my cousins. One of them said to him: "O Messenger of Allah (PBUH), appoint me governor of some land over which Allah… Continue reading Chapter 83: Prohibition of Appointing an Aspirant Person to a Public Office of Authority

Chapter 82Appointment of Pious Governors, Advisors and Judges Allah, the Exalted, says: "Friends of that Day will be foes one to another except Al-Muttaqun: (i.e., pious and righteous persons).'' (43:67) 678. Abu Sa`id and Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "Allah neither raised up any Prophet nor… Continue reading Chapter 82: Appointment of Pious Governors, Advisors and Judges

Chapter 81Undesirability of Aspiring for Office Allah, the Exalted, says: "That home of the Hereafter (i.e., Jannah), We shall assign to those who rebel not against the truth with pride and oppression in the land nor do mischief by committing crimes. And the good end is for the Muttaqun (the pious and righteous persons).'' (28:83)… Continue reading Chapter 81: Undesirability of Aspiring for Office

Chapter 80Obligation of Obedience to the Ruler in what is Lawful and Prohibition of Obeying them in what is Unlawful Allah, the Exalted, says: "O you who believe! Obey Allah and obey the Messenger (Muhammad (PBUH)), and those of you (Muslims) who are in authority.'' (4:59) 663. Ibn `Umar (May Allah be pleased with them)… Continue reading Chapter 80: When to Obey and Disobey Rulers

Chapter 79The Just Ruler Allah, the Exalted, says: "Verily, Allah enjoins Al-`Adl (justice) and Al-Ihsan (performing duties in a perfect manner).'' (16:90) "And be equitable. Verily! Allah loves those who are the equitable.'' (49:9) 659. Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Prophet (PBUH) said, "Seven are (the persons) whom Allah will… Continue reading Chapter 79: The Just Ruler

Chapter 78Obligation of Rulers to show Kindness to their Subjects Allah, the Exalted, says: "And be kind and humble to the believers who follow you.'' (26:215) "Verily, Allah enjoins Al-`Adl (justice) and Al-Ihsan (performing duties in a perfect manner), and giving (help) to kith and kin, and forbids Al-Fahsha' evil deeds and Al-Munkar (all that… Continue reading Chapter 78: Obligation of Rulers to show Kindness to their Subjects

Chapter 77Indignation against the Transgression of Divine Laws Allah, the Exalted, says: "And whoever honours the sacred things of Allah, then that is better for him with his Rubb…'' (22:30) "If you help (in the Cause of) Allah, He will help you, and make your foothold firm.'' (47:7) 649. Abu Mas`ud `Uqbah bin `Amr Al-Badri… Continue reading Chapter 77: Indignation against the Transgression of Divine Laws

Chapter 76Endurance of Afflictions Allah, the Exalted, says: "(Those) who repress anger, and who pardon men; verily, Allah loves Al-Muhsinأn (the good-doers).'' (3:134) "And verily, whosoever shows patience and forgives, that would truly be from the things recommended by Allah.'' (42:43) 648. Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: A man said to… Continue reading Chapter 76: Endurance of Afflictions

Chapter 75Forgiveness of the Ignorant Allah, the Exalted, says: "Show forgiveness, enjoin what is good, and turn away from the foolish (i.e., don't punish them).'' (7:199) "So overlook (O Muhammad (PBUH)), their faults with gracious forgiveness.'' (15:85) "Let them pardon and forgive. Do you not love that Allah should forgive you?'' (24:22) "And who pardon… Continue reading Chapter 75: Forgiveness of the Ignorant

Chapter 74Clemency, Tolerance and Gentleness Allah, the Exalted, says: "…who repress anger, and who pardon men; verily, Allah loves Al-Muhsinun (the good-doers).'' (3:134) "Show forgiveness, enjoin what is good, and turn away from the foolish (i.e., don't punish them).'' (7:199) "The good deed and the evil deed cannot be equal. Repel (the evil) with one… Continue reading Chapter 74: Clemency, Tolerance and Gentleness