It is claimed that the scholars do not advise the rulers.

Question:
May Allah reward you, Your Eminence the Shaykh. What do we say, or how do we respond to those who say and claim that the scholars in this country do not advise the rulers and those in authority?

Answer:
We say that this is a liar. How does he know that the scholars do not advise those in authority? What makes him think that? The scholars do advise those in authority, but they do not announce it to the people. Rather, they advise them in private, as the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) instructed.