49/38. Chapter:
Jami at-Tirmidhi 3809 — Ibn Masud and Trusted Leadership
The Virtues Of 'Abdullah bin Mas'ud, May Allah Be Pleased With Him
Ibn Masud Trusted Leadership Hadith
Jami at-Tirmidhi : 3809
Jami at-TirmidhiHadith Number 3809
حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ بْنُ وَكِيعٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا أَبِي، عَنْ سُفْيَانَ الثَّوْرِيِّ، عَنْ أَبِي إِسْحَاقَ، عَنِ الْحَارِثِ، عَنْ عَلِيٍّ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم " لَوْ كُنْتُ مُؤَمِّرًا أَحَدًا مِنْ غَيْرِ مَشُورَةٍ لأَمَّرْتُ ابْنَ أُمِّ عَبْدٍ " .
'Ali Narrated from:
The Messenger Of Allah (ﷺ) Said: "If I Was Going To Appoint Anyone As A Leader Without Any Consultation, I Would Appoint Ibn Umm 'Abd."
Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 3809In-book reference : Book 49, Hadith 209English translation : Vol. 1, Book 46, Hadith 3809
Summary of Jami at-Tirmidhi Hadith 3809
This Hadith about Ibn Masud and trusted leadership is very close in meaning to another narration in the same section. The Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه وسلم said that if he were going to appoint anyone as a leader without consultation, he would appoint Ibn Umm Abd. The statement points to the high rank and trust connected to Abdullah bin Masud. At the same time, the wording should be read carefully. It does not say that the appointment happened. It says what would have been done in that condition. This helps the reader avoid overstating the Hadith. The main lesson is that Ibn Masud was known as a companion whose qualities made him worthy of trust in serious matters.
What we learn from this hadith
- Ibn Umm Abd is mentioned by the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم in a position of trust.
- The Hadith should not be overstated beyond its conditional wording.
- Recognized guidance and character can be connected to leadership trust.
- The narration supports the honor of Abdullah bin Masud among the companions.
