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Today's show is dedicated to the birthday of Prophet Muhammad, Peace Be Upon Him (vegetarian). Today, we are pleased to share selected passages from Chapter XXXI of “A Manual of Hadith,” by Maulana Muhammad Ali. In this chapter, the Hadith reveals how early Islamic leadership was rooted in faith, guiding rulers toward justice, compassion, and moral integrity. Chapter XXXI The State “And their rule is by counsel among themselves.” “Pardon them and ask protection for them, and take counsel with them in affairs of state.” “Allāh commands you to make over trusts to those worthy of them, and that when you judge between people you judge with justice.” “O David! We have made thee a ruler in the land, so judge between people with justice and do not follow (thy) desire.” […]According to the Holy Qur'ān, the Muslim State is a democracy, counsel being the foundation-stone of government; even the Holy Prophet is ordered to consult with His followers in conducting affairs of state. The people are required to elect as their rulers persons who are fit for this office— to make over trusts to those worthy of them— and those chosen as rulers are required to be just. Vast knowledge and strong physique are the qualifications which should be sought for in a good ruler, not the possession of wealth. The highest authority is that of Allāh and His Messenger, so that no law should contravene the Holy Qur'ān and the Sunnah. Hadīth lays it down that government is needed for the good of the people, the king or head of a state being as much responsible for the welfare of the people whom he rules, as a father or mother for the welfare of his or her children, or as a servant for the property entrusted to him. […]The people's responsibility to the State is to respect its laws and obey its orders, so long as they do not require disobedience to Allāh and His Messenger. Anas reported, The Prophet, peace and blessings of Allāh be on Him, said: “Hear and obey though a Black man with a head like a raisin is appointed over you.” Ibn 'Umar reported, The Prophet, peace and blessings of Allāh be on Him, said: “To hear and obey (the authorities) is binding, so long as one is not commanded to disobey (God); when one is commanded to disobey (God), he shall not hear or obey.” […]
