Sayyiduna Abu Humayd al-Sa'idi (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "Gifts given to rulers are treachery (ghulul)."
Imam al-Tabarani recorded it in al-Mu'jam al-Kabir, and Imam Ahmad recorded it through Isma'il bin Ayyash from the people of Hijaz, and
this narration is weak.
Hadith Referenceمجمع الزوائد ومنبع الفوائد / كتاب البيوع / 6742
Hadith Gradingمحدثین:إسناده ضعیف
Hadith Takhrij«اخرجه احمد فى المسند (424/5) ورواه البيبقى فى السنن الكبرى (138/10)»