Question
Could you reference this narration?
Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “You will be keen and eager for a position of leadership, [however] this will be a cause of regret for you on the Day of Qiyamah”
Answer
Imam Bukhari (rahimahullah) has recorded this Hadith on the authority of Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu ‘anhu).
(Sahih Bukhari, Hadith: 7148)
Hafiz ibn Hajar (rahimahullah) explains, that this will be a cause of regret for those who act unjustly [in a position of leadership] as clearly mentioned in other Hadiths.
(Fathul Bari, Hadith: 7148)
And Allah Ta’ala Knows best.
Answered by: Mawlana Suhail Motala
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