Is it the methodology of the Salaf to speak about the mistakes of rulers from the pulpits?

Question:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh. This questioner asks: Is it the methodology of the Salaf to speak about the mistakes of rulers from the pulpits?

Answer:
No, this is the methodology of the Mu'tazilah. This is the methodology of the Mu'tazilah, because speaking about them from the pulpits incites the people against them, diminishes their trust in them, and leads to rebellion against them. It also incites the saboteurs and those with deviant ideas to what they are upon. Therefore, it is not permissible to speak about the rulers of the Muslims from the pulpits, ever. Yes.