Hadiths on Duties of the Imam

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18 explained prophetic hadiths on "Duties of the Imam": Arabic text, translation, explanation and lessons, with authenticity grade and references.

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This category gathers 15 hadiths on the duties of the ruler toward his community: not entrusting responsibility to whoever covets it, treating people with gentleness, judging by apparent deeds while leaving hearts to Allah, caring for the weak and meeting their needs. The distribution of the treasury and the dismissal of a governor criticized by his subjects also appear in it. Among its texts: "By Allah! We do not entrust this post to anyone who seeks it or is keen to attain it".

Updated on 24 September 2026 at 12:34 AM

The list of hadiths on Duties of the Imam

Authentic hadith When the revenues of Bahrain arrive, I shall give you this much and this much and this much Authentic hadith O Commander of the Believers! Allah said to His Prophet: {Show forgiveness, enjoin what is good, and turn away from the ignorants} [Al-A‘rāf: 199]. In Authentic There will be selfishness and other matters that you will disapprove of after me." They asked: What do you order us to do (in such circumstances), O M Authentic hadith I remembered a gold nugget in my house which I didn't want to distract me, so I ordered it to be distributed (in charity) Authentic hadith By Allah! We do not entrust this post to anyone who seeks it or is keen to attain it Authentic hadith O son, I heard the Messenger of Allah (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) say: The worst of shepherds is the harsh one, so beware of being o Authentic hadith People were judged by the divine revelation during the lifetime of the Messenger of Allah (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) but the divine Authentic hadith O Allah, treat harshly those who rule over my nation with harshness and treat gently those who rule over my nation with gentleness Authentic hadith I was walking with the Messenger of Allah (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) and he was wearing a Najrāni cloak with a thick hem. A Bedouin Authentic hadith The people of Kufa complained to ‘Umar ibn al-Khattāb about their governor Sa‘d. He dismissed him and appointed ‘Ammār as their governor Authentic hadith ‘Umar ibn al-Khattāb (may Allah be pleased with him) allocated a sum of four thousand dirhams for each of the early Muhājirūn Authentic By Allah, no one of you takes anything unlawfully except that he will meet Allah carrying it on the Day of Judgment Authentic Every one of you is a guardian and responsible for his subjects Authentic hadith We will not appoint for our affairs anyone who seeks that position. But O Abu Mūsa! You go to Yemen Authentic hadith Verily Allah sent Muhammad (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) with the truth and sent the Book down to him. Part of what was revealed to hi Authentic hadith The Messenger of Allah (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) used to stick to the rear while traveling, urging the weak to walk quickly, letti Authentic hadith If Allah, the Exalted, puts anyone in the position of authority over the affairs of Muslims and he secludes himself, not meeting their needs, deficien Authentic Religion is sincerity

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Mon 21 Jumada al-Awwal
الاثنين 21 جمادى الأولى

إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ وَمَلَٰٓئِكَتَهُۥ يُصَلُّونَ عَلَى ٱلنَّبِىِّ ۚ يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ صَلُّوا۟ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلِّمُوا۟ تَسْلِيمًا

God and His angels shower their blessings on the Prophet. O believers, you should also send your blessings on him, and salute him with a worthy greeting.

Al-Ahzab 33:56

Blessings on the Prophet ﷺ