The authenticity of what is narrated from al-Shafi'i regarding obedience to a ruler who has abandoned jihad
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Question:
May Allah keep you safe. He asks: Is it true that al-Shafi'i said, “There is no obedience to a ruler who has abandoned jihad”?
Answer:
I do not think al-Shafi'i said this. Jihad is according to capability, my brother, according to capability. Jihad is established when its conditions and capabilities are present and its obstacles are removed. As for when the conditions and capabilities of jihad are not present, it is postponed to another time. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) did not engage in jihad in Makkah; rather, he was prohibited from jihad in Makkah. So when he emigrated, he was commanded to engage in jihad. Thus, circumstances differ. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you.
May Allah keep you safe. He asks: Is it true that al-Shafi'i said, “There is no obedience to a ruler who has abandoned jihad”?
Answer:
I do not think al-Shafi'i said this. Jihad is according to capability, my brother, according to capability. Jihad is established when its conditions and capabilities are present and its obstacles are removed. As for when the conditions and capabilities of jihad are not present, it is postponed to another time. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) did not engage in jihad in Makkah; rather, he was prohibited from jihad in Makkah. So when he emigrated, he was commanded to engage in jihad. Thus, circumstances differ. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، محاضرات في العقيدة والدعوة-58-أحكام البيعة وحكم الخروج على ولاة الأمور|صالح الفوزان|العام — youtube.com (51:33)
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