A sense of responsibility, not greed for power, makes one fit to lead

A sense of responsibility, not greed for power, makes one fit to lead

1990 4 April 7 A sense of responsibility, not greed for power, makes one fit to lead (106) When Abu Bakr was elected Caliph, he addressed the people. “By God,” he said, “I never had any greed or desire for power. Never, either secretly or openly, have I asked God for it. I have only taken it on for fear of friction; despite the fact that there will be no comfort for me in the caliphate. I have put a yoke on my neck which it is beyond my strength to carry; it is only trusting in God’s strength that I carry it. I would prefer anyone of you who is more fit than me for the task, to take it on.”

(Baihaqi, Hakim)

One who has no hate in his heart will enter heaven

1990 4 April 7 One who has no hate in his heart will enter heaven (89) The Prophet was sitting with some companions one day. “There is a person coming here down from the mountains who is one of the companions, of paradise.” the Prophet said. The companions immediately saw someone appearing on that path. They greeted him, and told him that the Prophet had described him as one of the companions of paradise. “What do you do that is so special?” they asked. “Nothing in particular,” he replied. “All I can say is that I hold no rancour in my heart towards any Muslim.”