Gardens of the Righteous — Page 134
134. GARDENS OF THE RIGHTEOUS 78. . On the Duty of Public Officials to deal Kindly with People. Allah, the Exalted, has said: 232. Extend kindness and affection to the believers who follow thee (26. 216). 233. Allah enjoins equity and benevolence and graciousness as between kindred, and forbids evil designs, ill behaviour and transgression. He admonishes you that you may take heed (16. 91). 656. This hadith is the same as No. 285. 657. Ma'qil ibn Yasam relates that he heard the Holy Prophet say:. Allah will forbid Paradise to one whom He appoints in authority over people and who plays them false, die when he might (Bokhari and Muslim). Another version is: Even the fragrance of Paradise will not reach him, if he does not look after them with goodwill and sincerity. Muslim's version is: If a person is in charge of the affairs of the Muslims and does not strive diligently to promote their welfare, he will not enter Paradise with them. 658. Ayesha relates that she heard the Holy Prophet say in her house:. Allah, when one who is placed in authority over my people is hard on them, be. Thou hard on him also, and when such a one is gentle with them be Thou gentle with him also (Muslim). 659. Abu Hurairah relates that the Holy Prophet said: Authority among the Bani Israel was exercised by Prophets, when a Prophet died he was succeeded by a Prophet. I will not be succeeded by a Prophet, but there will be successors after me, a large number of them. He was asked: Messenger of. Allah, then what do you command us? He said: Fulfil the covenant of allegiance with them one after the other, and render to them that which is due to them: and ask Allah for that which is due to you. Allah will call them to account in respect of that which is committed to them (Bokhari and Muslim). 660. This hadith is part of No. 194. 661. Abu Maryam Azdi relates that he said to Mu'awiah: I heard the. Holy Prophet say: If Allah places someone in authority over the Muslims and he puts up a barrier between himself and their needs and objects and poverty,. Allah will put up a barrier between Himself and his needs and objects and poverty on the Day of Judgment. So Mu'awiah appointed a man to keep a check on the needs of people (Abu Daud and Tirmidhi). 79. . On a Just Ruler. Allah, the Exalted, has said: 234. Allah enjoins equity and benevolence (16. 91).