Silsilah as-Sahihah 2158 — Leadership is harmful in every way

Sayyiduna Bara’ (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates that an Ansari man came to the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) armed with weapons and said: “O Messenger of Allah! Should I fight or accept Islam?” The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: “No, rather accept Islam first, then fight in jihad.” He accepted Islam, then participated in jihad and was martyred. The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: “He performed (a little) action and received a great reward.”