**The Danger of Muslims with These 2 Defects: Hadith Insights | Republika Online**
Muslims with two specific defects are considered more dangerous than wolves.
**Jakarta, Indonesia** — Muslims are followers of the teachings of Prophet Muhammad SAW. They should adhere to all the traditions and goodness passed down by the Prophet through the Quran and hadiths that have been preserved in their authenticity until this very moment. However, in their efforts to revive the Prophet’s traditions, it turns out that there are Muslims categorized as very dangerous by the Prophet himself. This was directly stated by Prophet Muhammad in a hadith from Ibn Umar, which reads, “Two fierce wolves who do not eat in a sheepfold but then dig or scratch the land inside it, do not harm a Muslim’s religion more than loving status and loving the world.”
### **The Peril of Desiring Status**
Regarding this issue, the Prophet once said, “You will covet leadership, and it will be a regret on the Day of Judgment.” It is normal for an individual or a group of people to desire wealth, positions, or status, as long as it is obtained through elegant, fair means, based on ethics and morality, and in line with their expertise and profession. Especially if the person can be trusted with their integrity.
Groups of people who make positions and status their life goal tend to justify all means to achieve it, even resorting to selling out their community or using the community’s name, just because they happen to lead a political organization. They will continue to pursue positions without any sense of shame or hesitation.
By following these insights from the hadiths, Muslims can reflect on their actions and strive to avoid these dangerous defects that can harm both themselves and their community. It is crucial to prioritize ethical behavior, integrity, and humility over the pursuit of status and worldly desires to uphold the true teachings of Islam and benefit society as a whole.
