The issue of the rulers and rising up against them
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Question:
Is it permissible to rise up against the rulers if they legislate other than what Allah has revealed in His Book, such as enacting customary laws as is the case in these days?
Answer:
This, in its entirety, is referred back to the scholars. Rising up is not permissible. The actions of the rulers mentioned should be reviewed by the scholars. It may be a matter that does not necessitate rising up, or it may be a matter involving independent legal reasoning. This requires caution and study, and it must be done by scholars. Yes.
Is it permissible to rise up against the rulers if they legislate other than what Allah has revealed in His Book, such as enacting customary laws as is the case in these days?
Answer:
This, in its entirety, is referred back to the scholars. Rising up is not permissible. The actions of the rulers mentioned should be reviewed by the scholars. It may be a matter that does not necessitate rising up, or it may be a matter involving independent legal reasoning. This requires caution and study, and it must be done by scholars. Yes.
Source
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