The Ruling on Demonstrations and Advice to the Youth

Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. There are those who issue fatwas and call upon the Muslim youth to take to the streets in demonstrations these days, citing evidence. What is the ruling on this? And what is your advice to the youth regarding this matter?

Answer:
The youth should fear Allah and not listen to these false propagandas that seek to undermine security, divide the word, and shed blood. They should thwart the schemes of these people and not respond to them. These are false statements and incitement to evil and corruption on earth. This action is not permissible. Demonstrations are not among the actions of Muslims. Demonstrations of chaos, or those in which corruption occurs, property is destroyed, or transgression takes place, are not among the actions of Muslims. Whoever has a right or a grievance, the doors are open. He can complain against the government, complain to the Department of Injustice, or complain to the Shari'ah courts. The doors are open, praise be to Allah, for one who has a grievance to proceed to the authorities that will relieve him of the injustice. As for chaos, transgression, and demonstrations, these are all evils and dangers and are not permissible in the lands of the Muslims.