What is the ruling on the pledge of allegiance to some heads of organizations for obedience and compliance, which is not the pledge of allegiance to the supreme imam?

The questioner : What is the ruling on pledging allegiance to a leader whose pledge is separate from the pledge of allegiance to the general ruler, such as when there is an organization in an Islamic country, and its members pledge allegiance to the head of this organization for obedience and compliance in all matters? What is the ruling of the Shari'ah?

The Shaykh : 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 for obedience and compliance in everything, this is commanded in travel. If three are traveling, let them appoint one of them, so that if the two disagree, the decision is his.

The questioner : But within the country, is it not permissible?

The Shaykh : Within the country, it is not prescribed. And the pledge itself: "I pledge allegiance to you," this is also absolutely prohibited, even in travel.

The questioner : We have Rafidah neighbors who sometimes send us meat, and we do not know if this meat was slaughtered for Allah or for other than Allah. Do we return their meat to them or not?

The Shaykh : One person asks another a question... wait, do not pray 'Asr with us.