But what a vile leader I would be if I ate the best part…
““But what a vile leader I would be if I ate the best part of the camel and left the people to eat its bones. Lift up this tray, and bring me some other food.” Some bread and oil were procured for him, and he began to break the bread with his hand and dip it in the oil. He then said, “Woe upon you, O Yarfa’! Lift up this tray and take it to the household of Yathmagh. I have not gone to them in three days, and I fear that they have not eaten anything since that time. So go and give it to them.” Taareekh At-Tabaree: 5/78 - Fannul - Hukm: 71. "I would kill all of Them" It was narrated from Ibn ‘Umar that a boy was murdered and ‘Umar (May Allah be Please with him) said: “If all the people of San‘aa’ (Sana) had taken part in that, I would kill them all.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A leader should prioritize the welfare of the people over personal indulgence, ensuring basic needs are met before luxury.
In simple terms: Leaders must put people's needs first.
Key Takeaway
Serve the community before personal gain.
Themes
leadership
responsibility
compassion
Mood
concerned
empathetic
Type
moral
didactic
When to use this quote
- humanitarian aid
- community support
- resource distribution
- crisis management
Key Concepts
ethical governance
social duty
Questions to Reflect On
- How can leaders balance personal comfort with public duty?
- What structures ensure leaders prioritize basic needs?
A Different Perspective
May overlook systemic causes of scarcity.