What is the ruling on the one who says that if the ruler orders something in which there is no public benefit, or in which there is only a private benefit, then obedience to him is not obligatory?

The questioner : The statement of the one who says: If the Imam orders something in which there is no public benefit, and its benefit is only for himself, then he is not to be obeyed?

The Shaykh : The statement of the one who says: If the Imam orders something in which there is no public benefit, then he is not to be obeyed. This is a mistake and an error, even if he ordered it for his own benefit. This is because the generality of His saying: indicates this. He does not take wealth except for his own benefit in most cases. Therefore, it is obligatory to obey the Imam except if he orders disobedience to Allah.