The Limits of Obedience to the Ruler
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Question:
He also asks: What are the limits of obedience to the ruler? And is what is currently happening within the limits of obedience?
Answer:
Yes, obedience to the ruler in what is good, as long as he does not command disobedience. The ruler referred to is the ruler of the Muslims, and he is obeyed in everything he commands except what is disobedience. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:Mishkat al-Masabih 3696, so one is not obeyed in disobedience, but one is obeyed in everything else that is not disobedience.
He also asks: What are the limits of obedience to the ruler? And is what is currently happening within the limits of obedience?
Answer:
Yes, obedience to the ruler in what is good, as long as he does not command disobedience. The ruler referred to is the ruler of the Muslims, and he is obeyed in everything he commands except what is disobedience. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
A creature is not to be obeyed when it involves disobedience to the "Creator.”
لا طاعة لمخلوق في معصية الخالق
Source
الفتاوى الفقهية في المسائل الطبية الرمضانية، الفتاوي الفقهية في المسائل الطبية الرمضانية — islamhouse.com (45:00)
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