It is narrated from Sayyiduna Miqdad bin Aswad and Sayyiduna Abu Umamah (may Allah be pleased with them both) that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: When a ruler starts searching for the faults of the people, he corrupts them.
Hadith Referenceالفتح الربانی / كتاب الخلافة والإمارة / 12088
Hadith Gradingمحدثین:صحیح
Hadith Takhrij«حديث حسن، اخرجه ابوداود: 4889 ، (انظر مسند أحمد ترقيم الرسالة: 23815 ترقیم بيت الأفكار الدولية: 24316»
Brief Explanation
Benefits: … Any ruler who seeks the welfare and goodness of his subjects will not search for their faults and shortcomings without a significant need or benefit. The Noble Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) used to strive to conceal faults.