Sahih Muslim Hadith 4717 – The Prohibition Of

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[4717] 14 – (1733) It was narrated that Abü Müsâ said: "I entered upon the Prophet along with two of my paternal cousins. One of the two men said: '0 Messenger of Allah, appoint me over some of that with which Allah has entrusted you,' and the other one said something similar. He said: 'By Allah, we will not appoint to such positions anyone who asks for it, or anyone who is eager for it."