If an amir is appointed over a group on a journey or the like, does he have authority such that they refer to him in political matters and others, or is it limited to organizing the gatherings and the like?
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The Shaykh : Organizing the gatherings and the scholarly lessons. If that is the case, the answer is: Yes. But to turn the question into political organization, that is not permissible.
The questioner : If you are our amir.
The Shaykh : Listen, O Shaykh, may Allah guide you.
The questioner: Yes.
The Shaykh : You asked and I answered you, so did you hear the answer?
The questioner: Yes.
The Shaykh : What is it?
The questioner : It is permissible for them to refer to him regarding the organization of the gatherings, not political matters.
The Shaykh : How?
The questioner : It is permissible to refer to him for organizing the scholarly gatherings, not political things, for example.
The Shaykh : Yes, for political organization!
The questioner: Yes.
The Shaykh : Okay, now what else do you have?
The questioner : I want to know, is it called amir casually? Or does this contradict a text from the hadith of the Messenger of Allah?
The Shaykh : No, this is like a company president, or a company manager. This is not an amir who must be obeyed in ease and hardship, in comfort and difficulty, even if he strikes your back, flays your back, and takes your wealth. No, this is not him. And now, leave, because the women are coming!
The questioner : Okay, our Shaykh.
The Shaykh: And that is all.
The questioner : Peace be upon you, Shaykh.
The questioner : If you are our amir.
The Shaykh : Listen, O Shaykh, may Allah guide you.
The questioner: Yes.
The Shaykh : You asked and I answered you, so did you hear the answer?
The questioner: Yes.
The Shaykh : What is it?
The questioner : It is permissible for them to refer to him regarding the organization of the gatherings, not political matters.
The Shaykh : How?
The questioner : It is permissible to refer to him for organizing the scholarly gatherings, not political things, for example.
The Shaykh : Yes, for political organization!
The questioner: Yes.
The Shaykh : Okay, now what else do you have?
The questioner : I want to know, is it called amir casually? Or does this contradict a text from the hadith of the Messenger of Allah?
The Shaykh : No, this is like a company president, or a company manager. This is not an amir who must be obeyed in ease and hardship, in comfort and difficulty, even if he strikes your back, flays your back, and takes your wealth. No, this is not him. And now, leave, because the women are coming!
The questioner : Okay, our Shaykh.
The Shaykh: And that is all.
The questioner : Peace be upon you, Shaykh.
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