The Difference Between the Prophet’s (peace and blessings be upon him) Appointment of Muhammad ibn Muslimah as Governor of Madinah and His Appointment of Ali (may Allah be pleased with him)
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The questioner:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. He says: The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) appointed Muhammad ibn Muslimah as governor of Madinah.
The Shaykh:
As governor over the governance of Madinah.
The questioner:
Yes. He says: This was a general appointment, and he appointed Ali over his household, which was a specific appointment. Does the specific appointment fall under the general one, making Ali subject to the command of Muhammad ibn Muslimah?
The Shaykh:
Ali, Muhammad ibn Muslimah was the governor of Madinah, although he was not the governor; rather, he was in charge of the house of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him), to guard it and attend to the affairs of the people of the house.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. He says: The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) appointed Muhammad ibn Muslimah as governor of Madinah.
The Shaykh:
As governor over the governance of Madinah.
The questioner:
Yes. He says: This was a general appointment, and he appointed Ali over his household, which was a specific appointment. Does the specific appointment fall under the general one, making Ali subject to the command of Muhammad ibn Muslimah?
The Shaykh:
Ali, Muhammad ibn Muslimah was the governor of Madinah, although he was not the governor; rather, he was in charge of the house of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him), to guard it and attend to the affairs of the people of the house.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [3436/3118] الفرق بين استخلاف النبي ﷺ لمحمد بن مسلمة على المدينة واستخلاف علي رضي الله عنهما — youtube.com
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