The Meaning of the Hadith: "As You Are, So Will Be Those Placed in Authority Over You"

Question:
Honorable Shaykh, what is your opinion regarding the one who is placed in authority? What do you say about those who are placed in authority over you?

Answer:
The meaning is correct, but as far as I know, it is not a hadith. It is not a hadith from the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him).
There is no doubt that the rulers are either a blessing from Allah or a punishment. If the people disobey their Lord and contravene His commands, Allah sends over them imams and rulers who dominate them. If they fear their Lord and avoid His sins, Allah makes it easy for them by sending righteous rulers who are gentle with them and do them good. There is a report in your commentary, the Sharh al-Tahawiyyah, which prohibits cursing the rulers and commands checking the condition of the Muslims, stating that they are not sent over them except because of the sins of the Muslims, because of the sins of the Muslims. Yes.