The Pledge of Allegiance to Unjust Rulers and Obedience to Them
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Question:
He says: Some writers mention that the ruler to whom the pledge of allegiance is obligatory is the just ruler, whereas the rulers of injustice and oppression do not have a valid pledge of allegiance, and obedience to them is not obligatory.
Answer:
This is contrary to the Sunnah. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) commanded obedience to them even if they are unjust and even if they oppress, as long as they do not [] authority. This is the word of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him). So if the rulers make mistakes, it does not permit rising against them unless the mistake reaches the level of disbelief. And there must be the ability to replace them.
As for if there is no ability, then patience is also obligatory until relief comes. As for taking their mistakes as a way to attack them, diminish their status, and so on. This, as we indicated with the word, is a matter that leads to great harms and is not permissible. It does not bring good and does not repel evil.
Rather, it causes fitnah (trial, discord or temptation). It is not a condition for the ruler to be perfect; he has mistakes, he has mistakes, but as long as the mistakes are below the level of disbelief, they are tolerated, because patience with them is easier than rising up, which breaks the bond of obedience, sheds blood, splits the word, and allows the enemies to dominate the Muslims. Yes.
He says: Some writers mention that the ruler to whom the pledge of allegiance is obligatory is the just ruler, whereas the rulers of injustice and oppression do not have a valid pledge of allegiance, and obedience to them is not obligatory.
Answer:
This is contrary to the Sunnah. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) commanded obedience to them even if they are unjust and even if they oppress, as long as they do not [
You will see clear disbelief, and for it from Allah
تروا كفرا بواحا عندكم عليه من اللهAs for if there is no ability, then patience is also obligatory until relief comes. As for taking their mistakes as a way to attack them, diminish their status, and so on. This, as we indicated with the word, is a matter that leads to great harms and is not permissible. It does not bring good and does not repel evil.
Rather, it causes fitnah (trial, discord or temptation). It is not a condition for the ruler to be perfect; he has mistakes, he has mistakes, but as long as the mistakes are below the level of disbelief, they are tolerated, because patience with them is easier than rising up, which breaks the bond of obedience, sheds blood, splits the word, and allows the enemies to dominate the Muslims. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، محاضرات في العقيدة والدعوة-58-أحكام البيعة وحكم الخروج على ولاة الأمور|صالح الفوزان|العام — youtube.com (44:15)
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