Narrated Ibn Abbas: The Prophet ﷺ has a secretary named Sijill.
Explanation & Benefits
Shaykh Umar Farooq Saeedi
Benefits and Issues:
This narration is weak in its chain of transmission.
However, those who have important responsibilities,
it is appropriate for them to appoint various individuals for their assistance.
(See Hadith 2932) This is the very foundation upon which the entire administrative service has been established.
Source: Sunan Abu Dawood – Commentary by Shaykh Umar Farooq Saeedi, Page: 2935