The Ruling on Disparaging Obedience and Loyalty to the Ruler
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Question:
Is one who disparages the matter of obedience and loyalty considered an innovator?
Answer:
Yes, this is one of the characteristics of the Khawarij. The Khawarij do not see obedience and loyalty, and for this reason they rebelled against 'Ali, and against 'Uthman, and against Mu'awiyah, and against those who came after them.
Q: Is it permissible to criticize the rulers from the tops of the minbars?
A: It is not permissible, but by writing, by giving advice. As for from the tops of the minbars, it is not permissible, because this causes fitnah (trial, discord or temptation).
Q: Is there rebellion with the tongue?
A: It is a type of rebellion, but less than rebellion with the hand.
Is one who disparages the matter of obedience and loyalty considered an innovator?
Answer:
Yes, this is one of the characteristics of the Khawarij. The Khawarij do not see obedience and loyalty, and for this reason they rebelled against 'Ali, and against 'Uthman, and against Mu'awiyah, and against those who came after them.
Q: Is it permissible to criticize the rulers from the tops of the minbars?
A: It is not permissible, but by writing, by giving advice. As for from the tops of the minbars, it is not permissible, because this causes fitnah (trial, discord or temptation).
Q: Is there rebellion with the tongue?
A: It is a type of rebellion, but less than rebellion with the hand.
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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