It is narrated from Saeed bin Sam'an, he says: I heard Sayyiduna Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him) seeking refuge from boys and fools becoming leaders. After this, Saeed bin Sam'an said that Ibn Hasna Johani informed that he asked Sayyiduna Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him): What is its sign? He replied: Its sign is that ties of kinship will be severed, the misguided will be followed, and the one who calls towards righteousness will be disobeyed.
Hadith Referenceالادب المفرد / كتاب صلة الرحم / 66
Hadith Gradingالألبانی:صحیح
Hadith Takhrij«صحيح : الصحيحة : 3191»
Explanation & Benefits
Shaykh Maulana Usman Muneeb
Benefits and Issues: ➊ Apart from the addition of Ibn Hasnah, Shaykh al-Albani rahimahullah has declared the narration to be authentic. (Al-Silsilah al-Sahihah by al-Albani, Hadith: 3191)
➋ Most decisions made in adolescence are based on emotions, and when matters are in their hands, certainly corruption and disorder will arise. When corruption spreads in society, inevitably insecurity will prevail, and in such a situation, it will also become difficult to adhere to the religion.
➌ When foolish people become leaders and rulers, difficulties arise for the public and new tribulations emerge; the nation also becomes foolish like its rulers, and construction and development come to a halt.
Source: Fadlullah al-Ahad: Urdu Commentary on al-Adab al-Mufrad, Page: 66