The Meaning of al-Qurtubi’s Statement: It Is Permissible to Rise Against the Ruler If He Destroys a Foundation of the Religion

Question:
The questioner says: Imam al-Qurtubi stated that it is permissible to rise against the ruler if he destroys a foundation of the religion. Is this statement correct?

Answer:
If he destroys a foundation, that means he has committed disbelief if he has committed disbelief, because destroying a foundation of the religion is disbelief. The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said: . If the ruler does an act that destroys the religion, and the Muslims have the power to remove it, and doing so does not result in harm to the Muslims, then it is obligatory for them to replace him. But as long as it is less than disbelief, it is not permissible to rise against him. Yes. Al-Qurtubi’s statement is understood in light of the saying of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him): authority. Yes.