Musannaf Ibn Abi Shaybah 34726 — Leadership

Muhammad bin al-Munkadir (may Allah have mercy on him) said that Sayyiduna al-Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him) said: "O Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him)! Why do you not make me an amir?" He (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "O Abbas! O uncle of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him)! A soul that is saved from leadership is far better than leadership; you do not have the strength for it."