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4036. It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allāh ﷺ said: "There will come to the people years of treachery, when the liar will be regarded as honest, and the honest man will be regarded as a liar; the traitor will be regarded as faithful, and the faithful man will be regarded as a traitor; and the Ruwaibidah will decide matters.' It was said: 'Who are the Ruwaibidah?' He said: 'Vile and base men who control the affairs of the people.'" (Hasan)
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In order to maintain peace in a society, good character should be appreciated and evils should be discouraged.
If a pious and trustworthy person is not granted the position that he deserves, instead fibs and charming sayings of a liar and imposter are accepted, then no field of society will be free from deterioration.