English
Anas, may God be pleased with him, reported that the Messenger of God, peace and blessings be upon him, said: "Listen and obey, even if an Abyssinian whose head is like a raisin is appointed over you."
Possible references (unverified, pending editorial review)
- Candidate: Sahih al-Bukhari 7142 (unverified) 99% confidence
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Commentary and footnotes (1)
Note 2
(2) Regarding the saying: "Even if an Abyssinian slave whose head is like a raisin," etc.: This refers to an Abyssinian slave appointed by the supreme imam over the people, not as the supreme imam himself, as imams must be from Quraysh. It is said to be an exaggeration to emphasize obedience and prohibit division or opposition, as stated in al-Marqah.