It is narrated from Sayyiduna Jubair bin Mut’im (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: The heart of a believer does not betray regarding three qualities: acting sincerely for the sake of Allah Almighty, wishing well for the leaders of the Muslims, and adhering to the congregation, for their supplication encompasses everyone.
Hadith Referenceالفتح الربانی / كتاب جامع فى الترغيب: الآداب والمواعظ والحكم وجوامع الكلم، يبدأ بالثلاثيات / 9596
Hadith Gradingمحدثین:صحیح
Hadith Takhrij«حديث صحيح لغيره، أخرجه الحاكم: 1/ 87، وابويعلي: 7413 ، (انظر مسند أحمد ترقيم الرسالة: 16754 ترقیم بيت الأفكار الدولية: 16875»
Brief Explanation
Benefits: … A believer should pay special attention to these three matters. If there is no sincerity (ikhlas) in action, one is deprived of the existence of good, and if one does not maintain goodwill towards the rulers and does not remain with the congregation (jama‘ah), then corruption arises in society.