Guidance for those who say that the rulers do not rule by the Shari'ah
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The questioner:
This questioner says: There are people who, when we mention to them the hadiths regarding listening and obedience, say that our rulers do not rule by the Islamic Shari'ah, and that these hadiths do not apply to them. So what is the guidance of your Eminence? He says: Even though they kill Muslims, and their argument is that the rulers have shed blood, and that the people do not want them?
The Shaykh:
I do not know about the rulers, so I cannot say what I do not know about them. The important thing is that we are on a clear path. The Muslim ruler is one whom obedience is obligatory to, and it is forbidden to break the bond of obedience. Yes, the Muslim ruler, and the ones in authority from among you[An-Nisa 4:59] meaning from among the Muslims. It is not permissible to disagree with the Muslim ruler or to break the bond of obedience.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you. This questioner asks: Is the disagreement among the people of kalam, such as the Asha'irah and others, considered...?
The Shaykh:
As for the non-Muslim ruler, the matter is examined. If it is possible to get rid of him while ensuring security, that is required. However, if it is not possible except through corruption, the loss of security, or greater harm, one must be patient until relief comes. That is, increasing evil with evil is like putting gasoline on a fire; that does not work. This is according to capability. Fear Allah as much as you are able. Averting fitnah and averting evils is required. Choosing the lesser of two harms to repel the greater is required. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
This questioner says: There are people who, when we mention to them the hadiths regarding listening and obedience, say that our rulers do not rule by the Islamic Shari'ah, and that these hadiths do not apply to them. So what is the guidance of your Eminence? He says: Even though they kill Muslims, and their argument is that the rulers have shed blood, and that the people do not want them?
The Shaykh:
I do not know about the rulers, so I cannot say what I do not know about them. The important thing is that we are on a clear path. The Muslim ruler is one whom obedience is obligatory to, and it is forbidden to break the bond of obedience. Yes, the Muslim ruler, and the ones in authority from among you
obey Allah and obey the Messenger and those in authority among you
أَطِيعُوا اللَّهَ وَأَطِيعُوا الرَّسُولَ وَأُولِي الْأَمْرِ مِنكُمْThe presenter:
May Allah reward you. This questioner asks: Is the disagreement among the people of kalam, such as the Asha'irah and others, considered...?
The Shaykh:
As for the non-Muslim ruler, the matter is examined. If it is possible to get rid of him while ensuring security, that is required. However, if it is not possible except through corruption, the loss of security, or greater harm, one must be patient until relief comes. That is, increasing evil with evil is like putting gasoline on a fire; that does not work. This is according to capability. Fear Allah as much as you are able. Averting fitnah and averting evils is required. Choosing the lesser of two harms to repel the greater is required. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
Source
شرح أحاديث في الفتن والحوادث، تابع باب في الفتن 2 — islamhouse.com (47:33)
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