Sayyiduna Abu al-Darda' (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "Indeed, Allah Almighty says: 'I am Allah; there is no god besides Me. I am the Owner of kings and the King of kings. The hearts of kings are in My Hand. When the servants obey Me, I turn the hearts of their kings towards them with gentleness and mercy; and when the servants disobey Me, I turn their hearts against them with displeasure and vengeance, and they (the rulers) inflict a terrible punishment upon them. So do not occupy yourselves with praying against the kings; rather, keep yourselves occupied with the remembrance of Allah Almighty and with humble supplication, and I will suffice you against your kings.'"
Al-Tabarani recorded it in al-Mu'jam al-Awsat; its chain contains Wahb bin Rashid, who is matruk (abandoned).
Hadith Referenceمجمع الزوائد ومنبع الفوائد / كتاب الخلافة / 9272
Hadith Gradingمحدثین:ضعیف جداً
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