If the disbelievers appoint an imam for the Muslims, is it obligatory for them to obey him?
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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, if the disbelievers appoint an imam for the Muslims, is it obligatory for them to adhere to him?
Answer:
If he is a Muslim, obedience to him is obligatory; it is not considered in light of the disbelievers' appointment, because he is a Muslim and has taken charge of the matter. But if he is a disbeliever, there is no obedience to him. Yes.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, if the disbelievers appoint an imam for the Muslims, is it obligatory for them to adhere to him?
Answer:
If he is a Muslim, obedience to him is obligatory; it is not considered in light of the disbelievers' appointment, because he is a Muslim and has taken charge of the matter. But if he is a disbeliever, there is no obedience to him. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [599 -1024] إذا نصَّب الكفار على المسلمين إماماً لهم فهل يجب عليهم طاعته؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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