Speaking about rulers from the pulpits and the ruling on those who speak

Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. He says: Do those who speak against the rulers from the pulpits and cause confusion for them count as the Khawarij or the Khawarij?

Answer:
This is not permissible. This is the methodology of the Khawarij. This is the methodology of the Khawarij. It is not permissible to speak about the rulers of the Muslims, the rulers of the Muslims. It is not permissible to speak about them, even if they fall short, as long as they do not leave Islam. As long as they are Muslims, even if they disobey, even if they are unjust, even if they oppress, one does not speak about them from the pulpits or in gatherings. However, one advises those who have good and have advice; one advises them either by speaking to them directly, or by writing to them, or by instructing someone who is in contact with them to advise them. One does not speak about them openly. This is the methodology of the Khawarij.