The Ruling on the Obligation to Change the Rulers of Islamic States
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Question:
What do you say, may Allah preserve you, about the one who says—and this is something heard from some of the preachers who appear on such networks and the like during these times—who says that all the rulers of Islamic states are oppressors and that they must be changed?
Answer:
We have no involvement in changing rulers if it leads to the shedding of blood, the disruption of security, and harm to Muslims. It is not permissible. One must weigh the benefits against the harms, and averting harm takes precedence over seeking benefit. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you.
What do you say, may Allah preserve you, about the one who says—and this is something heard from some of the preachers who appear on such networks and the like during these times—who says that all the rulers of Islamic states are oppressors and that they must be changed?
Answer:
We have no involvement in changing rulers if it leads to the shedding of blood, the disruption of security, and harm to Muslims. It is not permissible. One must weigh the benefits against the harms, and averting harm takes precedence over seeking benefit. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you.
Source
التكفير بين الإفراط والتفريط — alfawzan.live (57:59)
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