The Ruling on the Pledge of Allegiance to the Leaders of Organizations
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What is the ruling on pledging allegiance to a leader whose pledge is separate from the pledge to the general ruler? For example, if there is an organization in an Islamic country, and its members pledge allegiance to the head of that organization to obey and follow him, what is the ruling of the Shari'ah?
This is forbidden, and it is not permissible for anyone to pledge allegiance in a place where there is an Islamic pledge of allegiance. Yes.
If they appoint a leader, not as a pledge of allegiance to obey and follow in everything, this is commanded for travel. If three are traveling, let them appoint one of them, so that if the two disagree, the decision rests with him.
The questioner: But within the country, there is no pledge?The Shaykh: Within the country, it is not prescribed.And the same applies to the pledge itself: "I pledge allegiance to you," this is absolutely prohibited, even in travel.
This is forbidden, and it is not permissible for anyone to pledge allegiance in a place where there is an Islamic pledge of allegiance. Yes.
If they appoint a leader, not as a pledge of allegiance to obey and follow in everything, this is commanded for travel. If three are traveling, let them appoint one of them, so that if the two disagree, the decision rests with him.
The questioner: But within the country, there is no pledge?The Shaykh: Within the country, it is not prescribed.And the same applies to the pledge itself: "I pledge allegiance to you," this is absolutely prohibited, even in travel.