Hadith 1198
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وعن أبي مريم الأزدي رضي الله عنه عن النبي صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم قال : « من ولاه الله شيئا من أمر المسلمين فاحتجب دون حاجتهم وفقيرهم احتجب الله دون حاجته »أخرجه أبو داود والترمذي.
Narrated Abu Maryam al-Azdi (RA): The Prophet (ﷺ) said: "Whoever is placed by Allah over any matter of the affairs of the Muslims, and then conceals himself (i.e. holds back) from dealing with their needs and their poor (people), Allah will conceal Himself (i.e. hold back) from fulfilling his needs." [Abu Dawud and at-Tirmidhi reported it].
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Explanation & Benefits
Shaykh Safi ur-Rahman Mubarakpuri
Takhrij:
«أخرجه أبوداود، الخراج والإمارة، باب فيما يلزم الإمام من أمر الرعية...، حديث:2948، والترمذي، الأحكام، حديث:1332 وقال: غريب.»©Explanation: © Hadith Narrator:
«حضرت ابو مریم ازدی رضی اللہ عنہ » is known both as Azdi and Asadi; he was also referred to as Hadrami. He was honored with the companionship of the Prophet (sharaf al-suhbah). When he came to Syria to visit Muawiyah (radi Allahu anhu), he narrated this hadith to him.
«أخرجه أبوداود، الخراج والإمارة، باب فيما يلزم الإمام من أمر الرعية...، حديث:2948، والترمذي، الأحكام، حديث:1332 وقال: غريب.»©Explanation: © Hadith Narrator:
«حضرت ابو مریم ازدی رضی اللہ عنہ » is known both as Azdi and Asadi; he was also referred to as Hadrami. He was honored with the companionship of the Prophet (sharaf al-suhbah). When he came to Syria to visit Muawiyah (radi Allahu anhu), he narrated this hadith to him.
Source: Bulugh al-Maram: Commentary by Safiur Rahman Mubarakpuri, Page: 1198
Shaykh Umar Farooq Saeedi
Benefits and Issues:
In non-Shari'ah and non-Islamic politics, it is considered necessary to maintain a distance between the ruler and the subjects.
Their misconception is that too much mingling with the public diminishes awe and authority.
Whereas Islamic politics is contrary to this.
The ruler is their shepherd and servant.
For him to avoid meeting the public and not fulfill their needs is a loss in this world and the Hereafter.
Umar radi Allahu anhu would severely reprimand his governors if it became known that ordinary people could not meet them without hindrance.
In non-Shari'ah and non-Islamic politics, it is considered necessary to maintain a distance between the ruler and the subjects.
Their misconception is that too much mingling with the public diminishes awe and authority.
Whereas Islamic politics is contrary to this.
The ruler is their shepherd and servant.
For him to avoid meeting the public and not fulfill their needs is a loss in this world and the Hereafter.
Umar radi Allahu anhu would severely reprimand his governors if it became known that ordinary people could not meet them without hindrance.
Source: Sunan Abu Dawood – Commentary by Shaykh Umar Farooq Saeedi, Page: 2948
