The ruling on citing the story of Abu Basir as evidence for the absence of the Imam's permission

Question:
The questioner asks: What is your opinion regarding those who cite the story of Abu Basir (may Allah be pleased with him) as evidence for the absence of the Imam's permission?

Answer:
Abu Basir was not in the control of the Imam; Abu Basir was in the control of the disbelievers in their territory. He wanted to free himself from the disbelievers. He was not under the authority of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him), because the Messenger had handed him over to them in accordance with the treaty and the truce that had been made, which stated that if any Muslim came to them, they would demand his return from the disbelievers. So the Messenger kept this covenant and handed him over. The Messenger relied upon Allah and believed that Allah would provide them with a relief and a means of escape. So this Abu Basir was under the authority of the disbelievers and wanted to escape from them; he was not in the lands of the Muslims or under the control of the one in authority. Yes.