Fasilah bint Wathilah narrates that I heard my father say that I asked: O Messenger of Allah! Is it chauvinism (asabiyyah) for a person to help his people in wrongdoing? The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "Yes."
Hadith Referenceالادب المفرد / كتاب / 396
Hadith Gradingالألبانی:ضعيف
Hadith Takhrij«ضعيف : أخرجه أبوداؤد ، الأدب ، باب فى العصبية : 5119 و ابن ماجه : 3949 - انظر غاية المرام : 305»
Explanation & Benefits
Shaykh Maulana Usman Muneeb
Benefits and Issues: This narration is weak; however, it is established from other authentic evidences that it is not permissible to support an oppressor, even if he is a member of one’s own family or even if there is love for him.
Source: Fadlullah al-Ahad: Urdu Commentary on al-Adab al-Mufrad, Page: 396