The ruling on rebelling against the general regulations established by the one in authority

Q: There are some who believe—may Allah preserve you—that they have the right to rebel against the general regulations established by the one in authority, such as traffic, customs, and passports, and so on, on the grounds that they are not based on a religious basis. What is your opinion? May Allah preserve you.

A: This is invalid and wrong. It has been stated previously that it is not permissible to rebel or to change things by force. Rather, it is obligatory to obey and be loyal in these matters that do not contain any wrongdoing, especially when the one in authority has organized them for the benefit of the Muslims. Therefore, one must submit to this and obey and be loyal in it, because this is what is right and benefits the Muslims. As for a matter that is wrong, such as a tax that the one in authority considers permissible, the one in authority should be consulted regarding it for the sake of advice and calling to Allah, and by directing toward good, not by his hand; striking this person, shedding the blood of that person, or punishing this person without proof or evidence. Rather, he must have authority from the one in authority to act according to the orders he has. Otherwise, his limit is advice and direction, except for those under his control, such as his children and wives, and the like of those over whom he has authority.