منذ أن أشرقت أنوار الرسالة المحمدية، وضع النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم للأمة معايير لا تزول مع الزمان ولا تبلى مع تغيّر الأحوال. ومن أوضح تلك المعايير وأشدها نفاذًا في ضمير الأمة حديثه الشريف لأبي ذر رضي الله عنه، حينما طلب أن يولّيه رسول الله قضاءً أو إمارة، فقال له النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم: «يا أبا ذر، إنك ضعيف، وإنها أمانة، وإنها يوم القيامة خزي وندامة، إلا من أخذها بحقها، وأدّى الذي عليه فيها».
هذا الجواب النبوي ليس عتابًا شخصيًا لأبي ذر، وهو من هو في صدقه وزهده وورعه، ولكنه تأصيلٌ لمبدأ عظيم: أن المناصب ليست للوجاهة ولا للتكريم، بل هي مسؤولية وأمانة، لا ينهض بها إلا من جمع بين القوة والأمانة، وبين العلم والخبرة، وبين الإخلاص والقدرة على الإنجاز.
وجاءت جملة من الأحاديث عن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم تؤيد تلك الحقيقة الراسخة، حيث قال: «إذا ضُيِّعت الأمانة فانتظر الساعة»، وليس إضاعة الأمانة مقصورًا على الخيانة في المال؛ بل يدخل فيه كل إخلال بواجب الوظيفة، وكل إسنادٍ للمناصب إلى غير أهلها، وكل تقصيرٍ في أداء حق المواطن والدولة.
إن التجارب الإنسانية كلها تشهد أن تعيين الأشخاص في مناصب أكبر من قدراتهم العلمية أو العملية يورث البلاد تعطّلًا في التنمية، ويؤدي إلى ضياع الجهود وهدر الطاقات، قد يملك المرء حُسن النية أو الإخلاص، لكنه يفتقد الكفاءة التي تؤهله لقيادة مؤسسات كبرى أو مواجهة تحديات جسيمة، ومثل هذا الوضع يولّد فجوة بين تطلعات المواطن وواقع المؤسسات، فتُهدر فرص الإصلاح وتتراجع الخطوات بدل أن تتقدم.
والقيادة الحقّة ليست مجرد حضور إداري أو صفة رسمية، بل هي رؤية واعية، وخبرة مكتسبة، وعطاء يتجاوز حدود المصلحة الشخصية إلى مصلحة الوطن، فإذا غابت الكفاءة عن المناصب القيادية، تعطلت مصالح الناس، ووجد المواطن نفسه أمام مؤسسات لا تلبي حاجاته، أو قرارات لا تنسجم مع أولوياته.
وإذا كان رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم قد وضع هذه القاعدة العظمى قبل أربعة عشر قرنًا، فإن رؤية المملكة 2030 جاءت لتؤكدها بمنهج عصري متجدد؛ فالمحور الأساسي لهذه الرؤية هو تمكين الكفاءات الوطنية، وتوجيه الطاقات إلى مواقعها الصحيحة، فالنهوض الاقتصادي لا يتحقق إلا بقرارات رصينة يقودها خبراء، والتطوير التعليمي لا يتم إلا بأيدٍ مؤهلة تدرك أبعاد العلم والمعرفة، والرقي الصحي لا يكتمل إلا بقيادات واعية قادرة على تذليل العقبات.
إن الاستثمار الحقيقي لا يكمن في الحجر والمال وحدهما، وإنما في الإنسان الذي يقود تلك الطاقات ويحوّلها إلى إنجازات، وهذا لا يتحقق إلا إذا وُضِع الرجل المناسب في المكان المناسب، بعيدًا عن المجاملات أو الاختيارات غير المدروسة، التي قد تُقصي الكفاءات وتُبرز الضعفاء.
لمستُ شخصيًا روح الأمانة وإدراك القيادة في أمير محافظة حفر الباطن الأمير عبد الرحمن بن عبد الله بن فيصل آل سعود، فهو النموذج الحي لمبدأ «الشخص المناسب في المكان المناسب»، فقد تهيأت له أدوات الرؤية الفعالة المتمثلة في رؤية المملكة 2030م، واجتمعت فيه صفات الأمانة والكفاءة، فغدا المكان على يديه أكثر ازدهارًا وحيوية، المؤسسات تجددت، والمشاريع تلاحقت، والشوارع تنفّست بهاءً ورونقًا، حتى بدا وكأنه ألبس المحافظة حُلّة عصرية تُعانق ماضيها الأصيل، وكأن الروح دبت من جديد في أوصال المحافظة، تمنح المواطن سكينةً وطمأنينةً بأن الغد أكثر إشراقًا، وليس ذلك عليه بجديد؛ إذ رأيت صنيعه المماثل بمحافظة المجمعة التي تحمل تطويرها قبل محافظة حفر الباطن.
وليس التطوير عنده مظهرًا خارجيًا فحسب، بل هو رسالة أمانة تؤكد أن القيادة عطاء ورعاية، وأن الكرسي لا يليق إلا بمن يعي ثِقله، فمن التعليم إلى الصحة إلى البنية التحتية، تبرز بصماته شاهدة على صدق العزم وسداد الرأي، وهكذا ارتسمت ملامح المعادلة الصعبة؛ حين يكون القائد أمينًا على الإنسان قبل المكان، وحين تُترجم المسؤولية إلى عمل ملموس يلمسه كل مواطن، لقد تجلّى في سيرته أن اختيار الرجل المناسب للموضع المناسب ليس قرارًا إداريًا وحسب، بل هو الضمانة الكبرى لحياة مزدانة بالثقة والاستقرار.
إن الأمانة ليست شعارًا يرفع، بل هي حقيقة تُختبر في كل موقع، ووزنٌ دقيق توزن به الرجال، ومن ينهض بالقيادة بصدق وإخلاص وكفاءة، فهو أقدر الناس على حمل الأمانة وأدائها، ومن حملها ضعفًا أو مجاملة، فقد حمَّل البلاد والمواطنين ما لا يطيقون، وهكذا يلتقي توجيه النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم مع تطلعات رؤية المملكة، لتُرسّخ قاعدة خالدة: أن الأمانة هي ميزان القيادة، وأن الرجل المناسب في المكان المناسب هو سرُّ النجاح وعماد النهضة.
تابع قناة عكاظ على الواتساب
Since the light of the Muhammad message shone, the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) established standards for the nation that do not fade with time or wear out with changing circumstances. One of the clearest and most penetrating of these standards in the conscience of the nation is his noble hadith to Abu Dharr (may Allah be pleased with him), when he requested that the Messenger of Allah appoint him to a position of authority or leadership. The Prophet (peace be upon him) said to him: “O Abu Dharr, you are weak, and it is a trust, and on the Day of Resurrection, it will be a source of shame and regret, except for one who takes it with its rights and fulfills his duties in it.”
This prophetic response is not a personal reproach to Abu Dharr, who is known for his sincerity, asceticism, and piety, but rather it is a foundation for a great principle: that positions are not for prestige or honor, but rather they are responsibilities and trusts, which can only be upheld by those who combine strength and trustworthiness, knowledge and experience, and sincerity and the ability to achieve results.
A number of hadiths from the Prophet (peace be upon him) support this established truth, as he said: “When trust is lost, then wait for the Hour.” The loss of trust is not limited to betrayal in wealth; it includes any neglect of job duties, any assignment of positions to those unqualified for them, and any failure to fulfill the rights of citizens and the state.
All human experiences testify that appointing individuals to positions beyond their scientific or practical capabilities leads to stagnation in development and results in wasted efforts and squandered energies. A person may possess good intentions or sincerity, but lack the competence required to lead major institutions or face significant challenges. Such a situation creates a gap between citizens' aspirations and the reality of institutions, wasting opportunities for reform and causing steps to regress instead of progress.
True leadership is not merely administrative presence or an official title; it is a conscious vision, acquired experience, and a contribution that transcends personal interests to serve the nation. When competence is absent from leadership positions, the interests of the people are hindered, and citizens find themselves facing institutions that do not meet their needs or decisions that do not align with their priorities.
While the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) established this great principle fourteen centuries ago, the Vision 2030 of the Kingdom came to reaffirm it with a modern and renewed approach. The central axis of this vision is empowering national competencies and directing energies to their rightful places. Economic advancement can only be achieved through sound decisions led by experts, educational development can only be realized by qualified hands that understand the dimensions of knowledge, and health advancement can only be completed by aware leadership capable of overcoming obstacles.
True investment lies not just in stones and money, but in the human being who leads those energies and transforms them into achievements. This can only be realized if the right person is placed in the right position, away from flattery or unstudied choices that may exclude competencies and highlight the weak.
I have personally sensed the spirit of trust and leadership awareness in the Emir of Al-Hafr Al-Batin Governorate, Prince Abdul Rahman bin Abdullah bin Faisal Al Saud. He is the living model of the principle of “the right person in the right place.” He has been equipped with the effective tools of the Vision 2030, embodying the qualities of trust and competence, making the region under his leadership more prosperous and vibrant. Institutions have renewed, projects have accelerated, and the streets have breathed beauty and elegance, to the point that it seems as if he has dressed the governorate in a modern attire that embraces its authentic past, as if a new spirit has been infused into the veins of the governorate, granting citizens tranquility and reassurance that tomorrow is brighter. This is not new for him; I have seen similar achievements in Al-Majma'ah Governorate, which has seen its development precede that of Al-Hafr Al-Batin.
For him, development is not just an external appearance; it is a message of trust that confirms that leadership is about giving and caring, and that the chair is only suitable for those who understand its weight. From education to health to infrastructure, his fingerprints stand witness to sincere determination and sound judgment. Thus, the features of the difficult equation emerge: when the leader is trustworthy of the people before the place, and when responsibility is translated into tangible actions felt by every citizen. His biography shows that choosing the right man for the right position is not merely an administrative decision, but the greatest guarantee for a life adorned with trust and stability.
Trust is not a slogan to be raised; it is a reality tested in every position, a precise measure by which men are weighed. Those who carry leadership with sincerity, dedication, and competence are the most capable of bearing and fulfilling the trust. Those who carry it with weakness or flattery burden the country and its citizens with what they cannot bear. Thus, the guidance of the Prophet (peace be upon him) aligns with the aspirations of the Kingdom's Vision, establishing an eternal principle: that trust is the measure of leadership, and that the right person in the right place is the secret of success and the foundation of renaissance.
This prophetic response is not a personal reproach to Abu Dharr, who is known for his sincerity, asceticism, and piety, but rather it is a foundation for a great principle: that positions are not for prestige or honor, but rather they are responsibilities and trusts, which can only be upheld by those who combine strength and trustworthiness, knowledge and experience, and sincerity and the ability to achieve results.
A number of hadiths from the Prophet (peace be upon him) support this established truth, as he said: “When trust is lost, then wait for the Hour.” The loss of trust is not limited to betrayal in wealth; it includes any neglect of job duties, any assignment of positions to those unqualified for them, and any failure to fulfill the rights of citizens and the state.
All human experiences testify that appointing individuals to positions beyond their scientific or practical capabilities leads to stagnation in development and results in wasted efforts and squandered energies. A person may possess good intentions or sincerity, but lack the competence required to lead major institutions or face significant challenges. Such a situation creates a gap between citizens' aspirations and the reality of institutions, wasting opportunities for reform and causing steps to regress instead of progress.
True leadership is not merely administrative presence or an official title; it is a conscious vision, acquired experience, and a contribution that transcends personal interests to serve the nation. When competence is absent from leadership positions, the interests of the people are hindered, and citizens find themselves facing institutions that do not meet their needs or decisions that do not align with their priorities.
While the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) established this great principle fourteen centuries ago, the Vision 2030 of the Kingdom came to reaffirm it with a modern and renewed approach. The central axis of this vision is empowering national competencies and directing energies to their rightful places. Economic advancement can only be achieved through sound decisions led by experts, educational development can only be realized by qualified hands that understand the dimensions of knowledge, and health advancement can only be completed by aware leadership capable of overcoming obstacles.
True investment lies not just in stones and money, but in the human being who leads those energies and transforms them into achievements. This can only be realized if the right person is placed in the right position, away from flattery or unstudied choices that may exclude competencies and highlight the weak.
I have personally sensed the spirit of trust and leadership awareness in the Emir of Al-Hafr Al-Batin Governorate, Prince Abdul Rahman bin Abdullah bin Faisal Al Saud. He is the living model of the principle of “the right person in the right place.” He has been equipped with the effective tools of the Vision 2030, embodying the qualities of trust and competence, making the region under his leadership more prosperous and vibrant. Institutions have renewed, projects have accelerated, and the streets have breathed beauty and elegance, to the point that it seems as if he has dressed the governorate in a modern attire that embraces its authentic past, as if a new spirit has been infused into the veins of the governorate, granting citizens tranquility and reassurance that tomorrow is brighter. This is not new for him; I have seen similar achievements in Al-Majma'ah Governorate, which has seen its development precede that of Al-Hafr Al-Batin.
For him, development is not just an external appearance; it is a message of trust that confirms that leadership is about giving and caring, and that the chair is only suitable for those who understand its weight. From education to health to infrastructure, his fingerprints stand witness to sincere determination and sound judgment. Thus, the features of the difficult equation emerge: when the leader is trustworthy of the people before the place, and when responsibility is translated into tangible actions felt by every citizen. His biography shows that choosing the right man for the right position is not merely an administrative decision, but the greatest guarantee for a life adorned with trust and stability.
Trust is not a slogan to be raised; it is a reality tested in every position, a precise measure by which men are weighed. Those who carry leadership with sincerity, dedication, and competence are the most capable of bearing and fulfilling the trust. Those who carry it with weakness or flattery burden the country and its citizens with what they cannot bear. Thus, the guidance of the Prophet (peace be upon him) aligns with the aspirations of the Kingdom's Vision, establishing an eternal principle: that trust is the measure of leadership, and that the right person in the right place is the secret of success and the foundation of renaissance.

