Rulership
48 entries
Ruling on voting and candidacyIs it permissible to vote or nominate for elections, given the fact that our country is not ruled... |
What is meant by Al-Siyasah Al-Shar'iyyah?What is meant by Al-Siyasah Al-Shar’iyyah? Answer: Al-Siyasah Al-Shar’iyyah is policy that is based on the Qur’an... |
It is impermissible for a Muslim to elect a communistIs it permissible for a Muslim to vote in municipal elections for a communist or someone who mocks... |
On those who say that there are no politics in Islam and no Islam in politicsWhat is your view on those who say that there are no politics in Islam and no Islam... |
False accusations against UthmanAn author wrote that ‘Uthman ibn ‘Affan, the Man with Two Lights, (may Allah be pleased with him)... |
The ruling on invoking Allah against a ruler who does not judge according to Shari'ahWhat is the ruling on invoking Allah against a ruler who does not judge according to Allah’s revealed... |
Ruling on those who speak ill of the Muslim rulers and the scholarsThis one (the questioner) says: How should our stance be towards those who speak ill of the (Muslim)... |
Concerning the Hadith 'The best Jihad is a word of truth in front of an oppressive ruler'Does the Hadith “The best Jihad is a word of truth in front of an oppressive ruler” apply... |
Obey Allah, the Messengerﷺ and those who are in authorityMay Allaah reward you, noble shaykh, what is your opinion with regards to the one who says: that... |
The ideology of the Khawarij in present timesAre those who carry the ideology of the Khawaarij present today? Answer: Far removed is Allaah from... |
Does rebellion against the rulers occur only by the sword or does it include slandering them?Does rebellion against the rulers occur only by the sword or does it include slandering them, inciting the... |
Ruling on the one who disobeys the rulersWhat is the ruling regarding the one who disobeys the rulers or criticises them? Answer: Whoever disobeys... |
Those who declare the Muslim rulers to be disbelievers are from the KhawarijWhat is our position towards those who make takfeer of the Muslim rulers today, generally and in detail?... |
Correct methodology for advising the rulersWhat is the correct methodology for advising, particularly with regard to advising rulers? Should it be done by publicizing... |
The Believer's Stance towards the Trials (Fitnah)Praise be to Allah, the Lord of the Worlds. May the good end be for the pious people. Peace be... |
Ruling on the view that not rebel against the ruler as a defeatist thinking which manifests weaknessYour Eminence, we know that this forms one of the foundational beliefs of Ahl-ul-Sunnah wal-Jama‘ah (those adhering to the... |
It is not permissible to rebel against him if revolution leads to greater harmSome latter-day sects give Bay’ah (pledge of allegiance) to leaders they choose from among themselves. They claim that it... |
Obeying rulers and scholars in Ma'ruf to set things rightQuestion 1: What is meant by obeying those in authority in the Ayah (Qur’anic verse)? Does the term refer... |
Ruling on abstains from supplicating to Allah for the rulerWhat is the ruling on one who abstains from supplicating to Allah for the ruler? May Allah protect you.... |
If we suppose that a certain group has a lawful excuse to rebel against a rulerIf we suppose that a certain group has a lawful excuse to rebel against a ruler, does this justify... |
Does giving the pledge of allegiance entail supplicating to Allah for those in authority?Does giving the pledge of allegiance entail supplicating to Allah for those in authority? Answer: One of the entailments... |
Ruling on beliveing have the right to break the laws that have been made by the rulerSome people believe that they have the right to break the laws that have been made by the ruler,... |
Response to a letter from Shaykh Abdul-Rahman ibn Abdul-Khaliq and weak Hadith that support the demonstrationsFrom Abdul-Aziz ibn Abdullah ibn Baz to the honorable son Shaykh Abdul-Rahman ibn Abdul-Khaliq, may Allah guide him to do... |
Advising or complaining to the ruler from someone abandoning the congregational SalahIs it obligatory on me to complain to the Imam about someone who does not attend the congregational... |
The Hadith: 'You will have rulers some of whom you will approve of and some you will disapprove of'“You will have rulers some of whom you will approve of and some of whom you will disapprove of.... |
Ruling on taking money to break the lawThe current laws in Egypt allow pharmacists to own only two pharmacies. Some pharmacists are not satisfied with this,... |
Ruling on standing up as a way of honoring the national anthemIs it permissible to stand in honor of a national anthem or flag? Answer: It is not permissible for... |
Ruling on shaving the beard and being unable to perform some Salahs during military serviceIs it permissible to join an activity that requires shaving one’s beard, being unable to perform some of the... |
Ruling on lying to and deceiving the rulerThe governmental system does not allow government employees to open a shop of their own. Is it permissible to... |
No obedience in matters involving disobedience to AllahIs it permissible for a true believer to commit some minor sins to please a ruler or some people,... |
Tawbah to prevent the execution of the HaddIs Tawbah (repentance to Allah) from the major sins for which Hudud (ordained punishments for violating Allah’s Laws) are... |
Stoning versus lashing a previously married man committing ZinaIf a divorced man commits Zina (sexual intercourse outside marriage), should he be stoned to death or considered unmarried?... |
Responsible for QisasWe live in a non-Islamic country where a Muslim man may be killed for reasons such as being angry... |
Punishment on the Day of Resurrection for someone to whom the Hadd has been administeredWill a sinner who receives the Hadd (ordained punishment for violating Allah’s Law) in worldly life be punished on... |
Permissibility of the victim's guardian giving up the right of executing the HaddIn the current Shawwal 20, two students in the first grade in the preparatory school committed homosexuality with a... |
Paying money instead of executing the HaddWhat is the ruling on substituting a prescribed penalty proven by texts of the Qur’an and the Sunnah with... |
Forgiving the people of good qualities their slipsWhat is the degree of authenticity of the Hadith narrated by Abu Dawud and others which reads: “Forgive the... |
A family executing the Hadd of Zina if living in a country that does not apply Shari'ahI would like to know the legal decision on a person who commits a crime that incurs Hadd (ordained... |
Executing Hadd in the absence of the rulerIs it permissible to execute Hudud (ordained punishments for violating Allah’s Law) when there is no Muslim ruler? Answer:... |
Obedience to the rulerMany questions raised about the statement that Your Eminence declared: “Obeying the ruler is Obligatory” and the Hadith:... |
Ruling on seeking the help of Kafirs in fighting other KafirsPraise be to Allah. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, his Companions, and those who... |
The Palestinians differ in their opinions regarding the peace processThe Palestinians differ in their opinions regarding the peace process, while Hamas opposes it and calls for resistance,... |
Ruling on criticize rulers openly on the Minbar (pulpit)Was it the practice of our Salaf (righteous predecessors) to criticize rulers openly on the Minbar (pulpit)? If not,... |
There is no way to achieve that unless advice is exchangedSince its establishment, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has applied the Shari’ah of Allah and ruled according to His... |
Ruling on rebel against the rulersYour Eminence Shaykh, there are people who think that, because some of the rulers commit major sins, we... |
It is not permissible to kill resident or immigrant disbelieversSome young people think that it is lawful to alienate the Kafirs (disbelievers) residing in or immigrating to Muslim... |
Is enjoining Ma'ruf and forbidding Munkar by the hand is a right for all Muslims or is it just confined to those in authority and their deputies?Is enjoining Ma‘ruf and forbidding Munkar, namely correcting the wrong by the hand, a right for all Muslims or... |
Clarification of the rulers' rights upon the UmmahHis Eminence, Shaykh Abdul-Aziz ibn Baz the Grand Mufti of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has shed light upon rulers’... |