The ruling on killing a ruler who does not rule by the Shari'ah
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The questioner : He tells you: Honorable Shaykh, what about those who kill some of the rulers because they do not rule by the Shari'ah? Is it permissible for them to do so?
The Shaykh : Also, it is not permissible, because the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) did not permit that except if you see clear disbelief from them, with proof from Allah regarding it. If they do so, the ruling is that they are to be killed.
The questioner : If he was...
The Shaykh : Is it clear disbelief? It may be that he has a figurative interpretation (ta'wil).
The questioner : I said: Is this so?
The Shaykh : Yes, if he rejects the Shari'ah and says, "I do not rule by the Shari'ah and I do not accept it," that is a different matter.
The Shaykh : Also, it is not permissible, because the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) did not permit that except if you see clear disbelief from them, with proof from Allah regarding it. If they do so, the ruling is that they are to be killed.
The questioner : If he was...
The Shaykh : Is it clear disbelief? It may be that he has a figurative interpretation (ta'wil).
The questioner : I said: Is this so?
The Shaykh : Yes, if he rejects the Shari'ah and says, "I do not rule by the Shari'ah and I do not accept it," that is a different matter.
Source
قناة «فضيلة الشيخ محمد بن صالح العثيمين»، 333- حكم قتل الوالي الذي لا يحكم بالشريعة - ابن عثيمين — youtube.com
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