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﴿ فَاسْأَلُوا أَهْلَ الذِّكْرِ إِن كُنتُمْ لَا تَعْلَمُونَ ﴾

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When is it permissible to rise against one who rules by other than what Allah has revealed?

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Question:
Is it permissible to remain silent regarding ruling by other than what Allah has revealed?

Answer:
No, it is not permissible, except if he considers ruling by other than what Allah has revealed to be permissible, and he views it as permissible. Then, rising up is allowed if there is a righteous community capable of removing him. However, if rising up means corruption, and means living in bloodshed... it is not permissible.
The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
unless we noticed him having open Kufr (disbelief) for which we would have a proof with us from Allahإلا أن تروا كفرا بواحًا، عندكم من الله فيه برهان
Sahih al-Bukhari 7055, 7056
He said:
If they do not prayما صلوا
as long as they establish prayer among youما أقاموا فيكم الصلاة
Sahih Muslim 1855a
So, if there is a strong, righteous community that is able to remove the disbelieving ruler, they should do so. But if they are not able to; they should not cause corruption for the people... and make them kill one another...
Source binbaz.org.sa

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