Sahih Muslim Book 20. On Government

Sahih Muslim Book 20, Hadith Number 4484.

Chapter : The people are subservient to the Quraish and the Caliphate is the right of the Quraish. Ibn Samura al-‘Adawi reported: I heard Allah’s Messenger (may peace be upon him) say, and he then narrated (the above-mentioned hadith).

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Sahih Muslim Book 20, Hadith Number 4485.

Chapter : Appointing anyone as a succeeding Caliph or leaving aside the question of appointment. It has been narrated on the authority of ‘Abdullah b. ‘Umar who said: I was present with my father when he was wounded. People praised…

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Sahih Muslim Book 20, Hadith Number 4487.

Chapter : Prohibition of desire for a position of authority and covetousness thereof. It has been reported on the authority of ‘Abd al-Rahman b. Samura who said: The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) said to me: ‘Abd…

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