If the imam's opinion differs from the people's opinion, where they consider it forbidden and he considers it permissible, is it obligatory to oppose him?

The questioner : May Allah reward you. If there is a doubtful matter and the imam orders the people to follow his opinion, and the matter is doubtful, should they listen to the imam's words?

The Shaykh : That is, if the imam's opinion differs from the people's opinion, where they consider it forbidden and he considers it permissible, it is not permissible to oppose him. That is, it is not permissible to contradict him openly, but inwardly, you may contradict him.