Sahih al-Bukhari Hadith 700 – Volume 4, Book 56

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Volume 4, Book 56, Number 700:
Narrated Abu Huraira:
The Prophet said, "The tribe of Quraish has precedence over the people in this connection (i.e the
right of ruling). The Muslims follow the Muslims amongst them, and the infidels follow the infidels
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amongst them. People are of different natures: The best amongst them in the pre-lslamic period are
the best in Islam provided they comprehend the religious knowledge. You will find that the best
amongst the people in this respect (i.e. of ruling) is he who hates it (i.e. the idea of ruling) most, till
he is given the pledge of allegiance."