It is narrated from Hazrat Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: Whoever is made a judge among the people, it is as if he has been slaughtered without a knife.
Hadith Referenceمسند احمد / مسند المكثرين من الصحابة / 7145
Hadith Gradingحکم دارالسلام:حسن، وهذا إسناد ضعيف، عبدالله بن سعيد لم يسمعه من سعيد المقبري .