Is there an authentic hadith that resembles this meaning?

The questioner : Well, is there a hadith that means this, or is similar to these current circumstances?

The Shaykh : No. There is no hadith; there are only the general hadiths, which are . Hadiths like these apply in their generality to our present situation, especially since in some of their chains, the people of that time are described as having their minds in a state of confusion, thinking they are on something when they are not. When Iraq invaded Kuwait, the Muslim youth became extremely enthusiastic for Iraq, even though they saw that it was an aggression and a transgression, and a true example of the application of the previous verse . But there was no response to our calls, even from some of our Salafi brothers. We exerted ourselves with them until they aligned with us on the path, so that they would be convinced that this is not permissible in the Shari'ah. The reason for this goes back to two things, one of which I mentioned earlier, and that is ignorance of Islam. The second thing, which in reality carries weight, is that the Muslims are shocked by these rulers who have been and still are walking in the ranks of the disbeliever. So the Muslims are humiliated; the moment they heard of a person who rose up against this system that controls and dominates the Muslims, their minds flew after him, without thinking about whether this is in accordance with the Shari'ah or not. Allah is the One to be sought for help.

The questioner: May Allah reward you with good.

The Shaykh : And you as well.