The Ruling on Speaking About the State and Its Mistakes in Gatherings

Question:
The questioner says: In these days, there is a lot of talk in public gatherings about the state and its mistakes. Should they be censured or not?

Answer:
This is the action of the Khawarij, a sect called the Khawarij. They are the ones who censure the rulers in public gatherings and in the presence of people. This is not permissible. If you have an observation regarding the rulers, convey it to them, either in person or in writing, or advise someone who has contact with them. If you are unable to censure it, you will not be held accountable. You are not held accountable for something you cannot do. But remain silent; do not spread this among the people, because this involves harms. It involves harms, it involves insulting the rulers, it involves inciting rebellion against the rulers and breaking the bond of obedience. This is the action of the Khawarij, may Allah protect us from them. The Khawarij are a misguided sect. The Khawarij are a misguided sect. If their evil becomes apparent, they are to be fought, as the Companions fought them to repel their evil. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) ordered their killing to repel their evil if they displayed this, meaning if they censure them. If they do not comply, they must be fought until they cease from this matter, so that chaos is not spread among the people, fear is not spread among the people, and the enemy is not trained against the rulers.