Explanation of the hadith of Abu Sa'id 'Abd al-Rahman ibn Samurah (may Allah be pleased with him), who said: The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said to me: (O 'Abd al-Rahman ibn Samurah

The Shaykh : Then the author (may Allah have mercy on him) cited the hadith of 'Abd al-Rahman ibn Samurah that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said to him: : He called him by his name and his father's name so that he would pay attention to what was being conveyed to him, because the subject is not a light one, : meaning do not seek to be a ruler, : meaning because of your asking, : and the one who supports is Allah, so if you are given it by your request, Allah leaves you to it and abandons you, may Allah protect us, and you will fail in it and not succeed and not prosper.
And if you are given it without asking: rather, it is the people who chose you and they are the ones who sought you, so Allah the Exalted will support you in it, meaning accept it and take it. This is similar to wealth, for the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said to 'Umar: : Therefore, a person who is employed should not ask for any of the positions. If he is promoted without asking, it is permissible for him to take it, but if he asks and persists, he fears that he may fall under the saying of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him): , so scrupulousness and caution dictate that one not ask for anything in promotion or appointment or otherwise. If you are given it, take it, and if you are not given it, the best, most scrupulous, and most God-fearing thing is not to demand it. The entire world is nothing, and if Allah provides you with a sufficient livelihood free of trial, it is better than much wealth in which you are tested. We ask Allah for safety, .