The ruling on saying, "I am not bound to sell it to anyone"

Question:
This questioner says: I heard one of them say, "I am not bound to sell it to anyone." This phrase has spread among people and on social media. What is Your Eminence's comment on such a phrase?

Answer:
This is the statement of the Khawarij, who are a misguided group, and whom the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) ordered the rulers to fight in order to protect the Muslims from their harm. The pledge of allegiance is obligatory, and it is not a condition that every single person makes the pledge. If the people of authority and decision make the pledge to the ruler, then the rest follow them. It is not a condition that every person makes the pledge himself; rather, he follows the people of his land and the state in which he resides. This is among the prerogatives of the people of authority and decision. It is not obligatory for every person to make the pledge. The Muslims are protected by the weakest among them, and they are one hand against others. Yes.

The presenter:
May Allah benefit you, Honorable Shaykh, our Shaykh.