Those Who Curs the Rulers and Scholars

Question:
I hope for clarification and a warning regarding those who curse the rulers and scholars in this time, or accuse them of disbelief, and say that remaining silent about clarifying the truth is one of the nullifiers of Islam.

Answer:
This is one of the offshoots of the Khawarij methodology. I told you that the Khawarij have followers now. Many young people have adopted their methodology, may Allah guide them. They must repent to Allah, Mighty and Majestic, and restrain their tongues from speaking about people. Because this is backbiting. And backbiting, when it is directed at scholars and those in authority, is more severe. Because it becomes backbiting and it becomes rebellion against those in authority. Backbiting and rebellion against those in authority, and a rejection of obedience and a splitting of the community, so they must repent to Allah, Mighty and Majestic.