English translation
3455. Narrated Abū Hurairah: رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ: The Prophet ﷺ, "The Israelites used to be ruled and guided by Prophets. Whenever a Prophet died, another would take over his place. There will be no Prophet after me, but there will be caliphs who will increase in number." The people asked, "O Allāh's Messenger! What do you order us (to do)?" He said, "Obey the one who will be given the Bai'a (pledge) first(1). Fulfil their (i.e., the caliphs') rights, for Allāh will ask them about (any shortcomings) in ruling those whom Allāh has put under their guardianship."
