Is this narration authentic?
تسمع وتطيع للأمير وإن ضرب ظهرك وأخذ مالك فاسمع وأطع
Answer:
Imam Muslim (rahimahullah) has recorded this Hadith on the authority of Sayyiduna Hudhayfah ibnul Yaman (radiyallahu ‘anhu). The Hadith is therefore authentic.
(Sahih Muslim, Hadith: 1847. Also see: Sahih Bukhari, Hadith: 3606)
Translation
You [should] listen and obey the leader, even if your back is struck and your wealth is seized, listen and obey.
Kindly contact a reputable Mufti/Darul Ifta for further clarification.
And Allah Ta’ala Knows best.
Answered by: Moulana Suhail Motala
Approved by: Moulana Muhammad Abasoomar
