Is it understood from this hadith that it is obligatory for the people to pledge allegiance not only to the scholars?
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The questioner : Is it understood from this hadith that it is obligatory for the people to pledge allegiance not only to the scholars?
The Shaykh : No, no. If the people of authority and decision pledge allegiance to him, then obedience to him becomes obligatory. This is because it is not possible for every individual to pledge allegiance separately, nor is it customary to do so, nor is it feasible. However, if the people of authority and decision, including the nobles, the prominent figures, the princes, and the scholars, pledge allegiance to him, then the pledge of allegiance is complete.
The Shaykh : No, no. If the people of authority and decision pledge allegiance to him, then obedience to him becomes obligatory. This is because it is not possible for every individual to pledge allegiance separately, nor is it customary to do so, nor is it feasible. However, if the people of authority and decision, including the nobles, the prominent figures, the princes, and the scholars, pledge allegiance to him, then the pledge of allegiance is complete.