It was narrated that ‘Abdur Rahman bin Samurah said: “The Messenger of Allah صلی اللہ علیہ وآلہ وسلم said: ‘Do not ask for governorship. For if it is given to you because of asking, you will be left to your own devices, but if it is given to you without asking, you will be helped (by Allah).” (Sahih)