Why do the scholars not advise the rulers?
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Question : They say that because the scholars do not publicly criticize the rulers, they accuse the scholars of not advising them and not warning them.
Answer : Al-Bukhari passed down to us the story of Usamah when it was said to him, "Will you not speak to this man," meaning 'Uthman ibn 'Affan? He said, "If I speak to him, I will inform you."
Answer : Al-Bukhari passed down to us the story of Usamah when it was said to him, "Will you not speak to this man," meaning 'Uthman ibn 'Affan? He said, "If I speak to him, I will inform you."
Source
قناة «فضيلة الشيخ محمد بن صالح العثيمين»، 3922 - 4600 لماذا العلماء لا يناصحون ولاة الأمور؟ ابن عثيمين — youtube.com
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