It has come to our knowledge that when Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal رحمه الله was imprisoned, one of the prison guards came to him and asked him:
"O Abu Abdullah, the hadith which speaks of the oppressor and those who help him - is it authentic?"
He said, "Yes."
The prison guard then asked:
"So am I considered the tyrant's helper?"
Imam Ahmad رحمه الله said:
"No, the helpers of a tyrant are those who comb you, wash your clothes, cook your food, and buy and sell from you.
As for you, you yourself are one of the tyrants."
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SpiritualSalaqtu Tariqi translates as: I have chosen my path. This book contains poetic texts as well as religious excerpts from the Quran, traditions of prophets and contributions from high scholars of Islam. The book serves to give many insights into ever...
