Censoring the Ruler on Account of Financial Matters

Question:
The questioner asks: What is your opinion of one who complains about the ruler on account of financial matters? He says that we are in need, income is limited, and the state is doing well, but only those close to the ruler and his entourage receive its benefits, while the weak have no share of the country’s extra wealth.

Answer:
It is not permissible to speak ill of the ruler, except if he leaves Islam. If he leaves and becomes a disbeliever, then if the Muslims have the strength, they replace him with someone else. However, as long as he has not left Islam and he has mistakes, it is not permissible to speak ill of him, nor is it permissible to rebel against him, because of the many harms involved, such as the shedding of blood, the division of the community, and the empowerment of the enemies. This is a fundamental principle of the creed.
Even if he is biased, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, "You will see bias after me." He said to the Companions (may Allah be pleased with them): , until I meet you at the Pond. As long as the matters are worldly, praise be to Allah, the matter is easy. They are worldly matters; the hardship in them is nothing. Yes, and everyone is accountable for his own actions; every person is responsible for his own work.