The Methodology of the People of the Sunnah and the Community in Advising the Rulers

Question : This is an important question. He asks: What is the method of the People of the Sunnah and the Community in advising the rulers?

Answer : Their method is that they advise the rulers in private. The intention should also be sincere advice, not criticism, because if one advises with the intention of criticism, it will fail, because the intention is not for the sake of Allah.
The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) did not defend himself, but rather with the intention of reform. One must advise them in private, as was the case with Usamah ibn Zayd (may Allah be pleased with him) when the people spoke to him and said to him, "Will you not advise so-and-so?" meaning the Caliph. He said, "Every time we advise you, do we have to come to you and inform you?"
So he advises him in private. If he complies, that is what is required. Generally, when rulers and those above them, such as the Caliphs, are advised in private, they generally repent, or at least the word holds a place in their hearts. If he does not do so, it is not permissible to publicize the evil he is doing, because this leads to filling the hearts of the people with anger and hatred toward him. And when the hearts of the subjects are filled with hatred and enmity toward the ruler, do not ask about the chaos; there will be chaos, until the small child or the adult whose mind is that of a child engages in chaos and whatever