What is the correct course of action, according to Islamic law, in confronting the rejection of Allah's law by a state that does not apply it?
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The questioner:
Yes. We live in a state that applies the law of Allah, and its current government has explicitly stated on several occasions that it does not apply the law of Allah, and the actions of its rulers have made this clear. So what is the correct course of action, according to Islamic law, for its subjects in confronting this rejection and meeting that injustice? Please give us a ruling, may Allah bless you.
The Shaykh:
Its scholars and its notables should advise the rulers and contact them, informing them of the gravity of the matter and the obligation to apply the Shari'ah, so that Allah may facilitate their response. As for what some people do, such as assassinations and killing, this has no basis and is not permissible; it is not a legally permissible course of action. Rather, it is obligatory for the scholars, the notables, and others of that kind who have influence to contact the rulers with advice, guidance, and direction. This is the sound path. However, if there is a large state that is able to depose this ruler and appoint another, it is obligatory for them to do so. Yes. Advise, even if you die while advising, even if you die and they die. Yes.
Yes. We live in a state that applies the law of Allah, and its current government has explicitly stated on several occasions that it does not apply the law of Allah, and the actions of its rulers have made this clear. So what is the correct course of action, according to Islamic law, for its subjects in confronting this rejection and meeting that injustice? Please give us a ruling, may Allah bless you.
The Shaykh:
Its scholars and its notables should advise the rulers and contact them, informing them of the gravity of the matter and the obligation to apply the Shari'ah, so that Allah may facilitate their response. As for what some people do, such as assassinations and killing, this has no basis and is not permissible; it is not a legally permissible course of action. Rather, it is obligatory for the scholars, the notables, and others of that kind who have influence to contact the rulers with advice, guidance, and direction. This is the sound path. However, if there is a large state that is able to depose this ruler and appoint another, it is obligatory for them to do so. Yes. Advise, even if you die while advising, even if you die and they die. Yes.
Source
قناة «فضيلة الشيخ ابن باز Alsheikh Binbaz»، 59 ما التصرف الصحيح شرعا في مجابهة الإعراض التي تقوم به دولة لا تطبق شرع الله؟ للإمام ابن باز — youtube.com
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