If the state has not identified one's capabilities, is it permissible for him to present himself? And is their argument based on the words of Yusuf (peace be upon him), “He said: Appoint me over,” valid?
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The questioner : If the state is unaware of these capabilities, meaning, for example, it has no knowledge of the capabilities present in every neighborhood, every mountain, or every city; is it prohibited in this case for a brother who has capabilities to inform them that he possesses these capabilities, saying, “If you, the ruler or the prince, need these capabilities, the matter is available”? Is defining it in this manner the same ruling?
The Shaykh : But please be realistic with us, not theoretical; because I am answering you now within the limits of your specific question that it is permissible; but does the issue stop at this point?
The questioner : Okay, another question: the story of Yusuf?
The Shaykh : I mentioned the story of Yusuf just now, but have we concluded that I gave you the answer that it is permissible; but does the matter stop at this point? Meaning, you want to address reality now, so is the reality that a person presents his specialty and confines himself to his home, and does not engage in a hundred reasons and causes until he reaches the position he requested, even if he knows that there is someone more deserving of it than him? What is the reality? Therefore, I tell you that the question must address reality, so within the limits of the question, I tell you it is permissible; but does the matter stop at this point? Or does it go beyond it? Reality goes beyond it.
The questioner : Okay, how did Yusuf (peace be upon him) request the position from the ruler at that time, meaning he presented to him that he was capable, as mentioned in the verse you cited? Does this mean there is a contradiction, for example, between Yusuf's request and the ruling we have just understood?
The Shaykh : I will answer you about this.
The questioner : Or is the Shari'ah of Yusuf different from our Shari'ah?
The Shaykh-He laughs, may Allah have mercy on him- So you have understood, so adhere to it. Nevertheless, I want
The questioner : ... .
The Shaykh : Keep your question in mind, for it is your turn, meaning I want to say something: the Shari'ah of those before us is not our Shari'ah, especially if it contradicts our Shari'ah. There are authentic hadiths from the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) that one who seeks authority should not be appointed to it. But the situation of Yusuf (peace be upon him) differs completely from our situation. First, as is known to everyone, how he was a prisoner, he was a slave, and so on, until our Lord (Mighty and Majestic) brought him to that position. And in a state that is farthest from the belief of Yusuf (peace be upon him), meaning a polytheistic, non-Islamic state. This is the first point. From this perspective, our situation, even if we were not under the rule of an Islamic state, but in any case, we are Muslims and our Shari'ah is known to many individuals, and so on. Second...
The Shaykh : But please be realistic with us, not theoretical; because I am answering you now within the limits of your specific question that it is permissible; but does the issue stop at this point?
The questioner : Okay, another question: the story of Yusuf?
The Shaykh : I mentioned the story of Yusuf just now, but have we concluded that I gave you the answer that it is permissible; but does the matter stop at this point? Meaning, you want to address reality now, so is the reality that a person presents his specialty and confines himself to his home, and does not engage in a hundred reasons and causes until he reaches the position he requested, even if he knows that there is someone more deserving of it than him? What is the reality? Therefore, I tell you that the question must address reality, so within the limits of the question, I tell you it is permissible; but does the matter stop at this point? Or does it go beyond it? Reality goes beyond it.
The questioner : Okay, how did Yusuf (peace be upon him) request the position from the ruler at that time, meaning he presented to him that he was capable, as mentioned in the verse you cited? Does this mean there is a contradiction, for example, between Yusuf's request and the ruling we have just understood?
The Shaykh : I will answer you about this.
The questioner : Or is the Shari'ah of Yusuf different from our Shari'ah?
The Shaykh-He laughs, may Allah have mercy on him- So you have understood, so adhere to it. Nevertheless, I want
The questioner : ... .
The Shaykh : Keep your question in mind, for it is your turn, meaning I want to say something: the Shari'ah of those before us is not our Shari'ah, especially if it contradicts our Shari'ah. There are authentic hadiths from the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) that one who seeks authority should not be appointed to it. But the situation of Yusuf (peace be upon him) differs completely from our situation. First, as is known to everyone, how he was a prisoner, he was a slave, and so on, until our Lord (Mighty and Majestic) brought him to that position. And in a state that is farthest from the belief of Yusuf (peace be upon him), meaning a polytheistic, non-Islamic state. This is the first point. From this perspective, our situation, even if we were not under the rule of an Islamic state, but in any case, we are Muslims and our Shari'ah is known to many individuals, and so on. Second...
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