عن عبد الله بن عمرو بن العاص - رضي الله عنهما- قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم : «إن المُقْسِطين عند الله على منابر من نور: الذين يعدلون في حكمهم وأهليهم وما ولَوُاْ».
[صحيح] - [رواه مسلم. ملحوظة: في صحيح مسلم زيادة على ما في رياض الصالحين: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: «إن المقسطين عند الله على منابر من نور، عن يمين الرحمن -عز وجل-، وكلتا يديه يمين»]
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‘Abdullāh ibn ‘Amr ibn al-‘Ās (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) said: "Those who are just will be on pulpits of light with Allah. They are those who are fair with regards to their Judgment, their families, and what they are in charge of."
Sahih/Authentic. - [Muslim]

Explanation

This Hadīth bears glad tidings for those who rule and govern with truth and justice between the people whom they are in charge of. They will literally be on pulpits of light on the Day of Resurrection, as an honor to them from Allah, the Most High. These pulpits will be on the right side of Allah, the Most High. It also confirms the Right Side and Hand to Allah, Glorified be He; without negating, going to details, making resemblance, or changing the meaning.

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Benefits from the Hadith

  1. It points out the merit of justice and urges us to adhere to it.
  2. It reveals the status of just people on the Day of Judgment.
  3. The believers will be in different ranks on the Day of Judgment, in accordance with their respective deeds.
  4. Encouragement is one of the approaches of Da‘wah, which endears worship and good deeds to those invited.
  5. It proves that Allah Almighty has a Hand and a right Hand, without Ta‘tīl (negation), Takyīf (asking how), Tashbīh (likening Him to His creation), or tahrīf (distortion).