Question
Can you confirm the source of this narration?
ما استخف قوم بحق الله عز وجل إلا بعث الله عز وجل عليهم من يستخف بحقهم
Answer
Imam Abu Bakr ibn Abid Dunya (rahimahullah) has recorded this narration as the statement of Sayyiduna Hudhayfah ibnul Yaman (radiyallahu ‘anhuma).
(Al ‘Uqubat: 263)
Translation
When people disdain/attach no importance to the rights of Allah ‘Azza Wa Jalla, Allah ‘Azza Wa Jalla will send [rulers/people] who will attach no importance to their rights.
And Allah Ta’ala Knows best.
Answered by: Moulana Suhail Motala
Approved by: Moulana Muhammad Abasoomar
Checked by: Moulana Haroon Abasoomar