Rebellion against the rulers and its referral to the people of authority and reconciliation
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The questioner:
The tribe of shirk (associating partners with Allah), the error, how much is the illness? Is it permissible, absolutely, to rebel against the rulers if they bring about matters of mockery or matters of displacement?
The Shaykh:
This matter requires the people of authority and reconciliation. It was referred to the people of authority and reconciliation from among the scholars and the prominent figures of the people. If they decide to rebel against this ruler due to his disbelief, and the Muslims have the capability to rebel against him, then there is no harm. However, if there is no capability and more harm occurs and blood is shed, then they should be patient until Allah brings about the good. It is established that this is a matter left to everyone; this is referred to the scholars of the Muslims and the people of authority and reconciliation. They are the ones who look into this matter and decide what they see as being in accordance with the Shari'ah.
The tribe of shirk (associating partners with Allah), the error, how much is the illness? Is it permissible, absolutely, to rebel against the rulers if they bring about matters of mockery or matters of displacement?
The Shaykh:
This matter requires the people of authority and reconciliation. It was referred to the people of authority and reconciliation from among the scholars and the prominent figures of the people. If they decide to rebel against this ruler due to his disbelief, and the Muslims have the capability to rebel against him, then there is no harm. However, if there is no capability and more harm occurs and blood is shed, then they should be patient until Allah brings about the good. It is established that this is a matter left to everyone; this is referred to the scholars of the Muslims and the people of authority and reconciliation. They are the ones who look into this matter and decide what they see as being in accordance with the Shari'ah.
Source
شرح العقيدة الواسطية [ صالح الفوزان ] [ الشرح القديم ]، بداية من قوله : يأمرون بالمعروف وينهون عن المنكر — islamhouse.com (1:09:44)
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