Narrated Abu Huraira: Allah's Apostle said, "When honesty is lost, then wait for the Hour." It was asked, "How will honesty be lost, O Allah's Apostle?" He said, "When authority is given to those who do not deserve it, then wait for the Hour."
— Sahih Bukhari, Volume 8, Book 76: To make the Heart Tender (Ar-Riqaq), Hadith #503
Narrated Abu Huraira: Allah's Apostle said, "When honesty is lost, then wait for the Hour." It was asked, "How will honesty be lost, O Allah's Apostle?" He said, "When authority is given to those who do not deserve it, then wait for the Hour."
This hadith is from the book of To make the Heart Tender (Ar-Riqaq) in Sahih Bukhari, compiled by Imam al-Bukhari. It is hadith number 503 in book 76 of volume 8.
This hadith is referenced in the following topics: Honesty.
