«ما من أمير إلا وله بطانتان من أهله بطانة تأمره بالمعروف وتنهاه عن المنكر وبطانة لا تألوه خبالا فمن وقي شرها فقد وقي وهو من التي تغلب عليه منهما»
The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
"There is no ruler except that he has two inner circles from among his own people: one circle that enjoins him to do good and forbids him from evil, and one circle that spares no effort to bring him harm. So whoever is protected from its evil has truly been protected, and he becomes like whichever of the two prevails over him."
Hadith Referenceصحیح الجامع الصغیر / حرف الميم / 5694
Hadith Gradingالألبانی:صحيح
Hadith Takhrij[ن] عن أبي هريرة. الصحيحة ٢٢٧٠: حم، ت.