What is the ruling on some groups imposing discretionary punishment on their members if they disobey an order from one of the leaders?
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The questioner : Some groups also impose discretionary punishment on their members if they disobey an order from one of the leaders. Is discretionary punishment permissible for groups operating in the field, and for those who carry out the punishment? May Allah reward you with good.
The Shaykh : What do they do?
The questioner : Discretionary punishment, meaning if...
The Shaykh : Discretionary punishment? Yes, this is the function of the Muslim ruler.
The questioner: Yes.
The Shaykh : And unfortunately, there is no Muslim ruler today who adopts the Book and the Sunnah in their entirety. Therefore, discretionary punishment belongs to the Muslim ruler, whereas for others, it is like the pledge of allegiance and the imamate; all of that is a religious innovation with no basis.
The questioner : May Allah bless you.
The Shaykh : What do they do?
The questioner : Discretionary punishment, meaning if...
The Shaykh : Discretionary punishment? Yes, this is the function of the Muslim ruler.
The questioner: Yes.
The Shaykh : And unfortunately, there is no Muslim ruler today who adopts the Book and the Sunnah in their entirety. Therefore, discretionary punishment belongs to the Muslim ruler, whereas for others, it is like the pledge of allegiance and the imamate; all of that is a religious innovation with no basis.
The questioner : May Allah bless you.
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