Hadiths on Requirements of the Supreme Imamate (Leadership)

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4 explained prophetic hadiths on "Requirements of the Supreme Imamate (Leadership)": Arabic text, translation, explanation and lessons, with authenticity grade and references.

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This category brings together 3 authentic hadiths on the requirements of holding leadership. Addressed to Abu Dharr, they teach the one who judges himself weak not to take command over two persons nor the guardianship of an orphan's property: the charge is a responsibility, a source of disgrace and remorse on the Day of Resurrection, except for the one who takes it up in a legitimate way. A supplication finally asks Allah to treat gently the leaders who treat the affairs of the community gently.

Updated on 24 September 2026 at 12:34 AM

The list of hadiths on Requirements of the Supreme Imamate (Leadership)

Authentic hadith O Abu Dharr, I see that you are weak and I love for you what I love for myself. Do not rule over two persons and do not manage an orphan's property Authentic hadith O Abu Dharr, you are weak and it is a trust. It will be a cause of disgrace and remorse on the Day of Resurrection, except for the one who takes it up Authentic O Allah, treat harshly those who have any charge over my Ummah and treat them harshly, and treat gently those who have any charge over my Ummah and tr Authentic A people who make a woman their leader will never succeed

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