Sahih Muslim Hadith 4785 – The Obligation Of Z44 L1 – or

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[4785] 52 – ( … ) Hudhaifah bin A]-Yamãn said: "I said: '0 Messenger of Allah, we were in an evil state, then Allah brought something good, and we are in a [good] state. Will there be any evil after this goodness?' He said: 'Yes.' I said: 'And will there be any goodness after that evil?' He said: 'Yes.' I said: 'And will there be any evil after that goodness?' He said: 'Yes.' I said: 'How?' He said: 'After I am gone, there will be A 'immah (leaders) who will not follow my way and will not follow my example. Among them there will be men whose hearts are the hearts of devils in the bodies of men.' I said: 'What should I do, 0 Messenger of Allah, if I live to see that?' He said: 'Hear and obey the ruler, even if your back is flogged and your wealth is taken; hear and obey."