Having Patience With The Rulers
Shaykhul-Islaam Ibn Taymiyyah (d. 728H) rahimahullaah mentions:
“The Madhhab (way) of the people of Hadeeth is to refrain from revolting by fighting against the tyrannical kings; and to have patience upon their Dhulm (wrong-doing and oppression) until there is either relief through a righteous one (i.e. a pious ruler given authority) or through being relieved of the wicked one (i.e. the death of the wicked ruler).”
Translated by: Aboo 'Abdillaah Bilal Hussain Al-Kashmiree
Reference: Majmoo’ al-Fataawa (4/444)
Shaykhul-Islaam Ibn Taymiyyah (d. 728H) rahimahullaah mentions:
“The Madhhab (way) of the people of Hadeeth is to refrain from revolting by fighting against the tyrannical kings; and to have patience upon their Dhulm (wrong-doing and oppression) until there is either relief through a righteous one (i.e. a pious ruler given authority) or through being relieved of the wicked one (i.e. the death of the wicked ruler).”
Translated by: Aboo 'Abdillaah Bilal Hussain Al-Kashmiree
Reference: Majmoo’ al-Fataawa (4/444)
Fighting The Rulers Causes Destruction To The Deen
Al-Hasan b. 'Alee al-Barbahaaree (d. 329H) rahimahullaah said:
“It is neither permissible to fight the ruler or to rebel against him, even if he oppresses. There is no fighting against the ruler in the Sunnah. For indeed it causes destruction of the religion and the worldly affairs.”
Translated by: Aboo 'Abdillaah Bilal Hussain al-Kashmiree
Reference: Sharhus-Sunnah al-Barbahaaree (no.34).
Al-Hasan b. 'Alee al-Barbahaaree (d. 329H) rahimahullaah said:
“It is neither permissible to fight the ruler or to rebel against him, even if he oppresses. There is no fighting against the ruler in the Sunnah. For indeed it causes destruction of the religion and the worldly affairs.”
Translated by: Aboo 'Abdillaah Bilal Hussain al-Kashmiree
Reference: Sharhus-Sunnah al-Barbahaaree (no.34).
Ayyoob as-Sakhtiyaanee (d. 131H) rahimahullaah said:
“I do not know of any individual from the people of desires except that they dispute with al-Mutashaabih (the vague and unclear texts).”
Translated by: Aboo 'Abdillaah Bilal Hussain al-Kashmiree
Reference: Al-Ibaanah [al-Kubraa of Ibn Battah] (2/501, no.605 & no.609).
“I do not know of any individual from the people of desires except that they dispute with al-Mutashaabih (the vague and unclear texts).”
Translated by: Aboo 'Abdillaah Bilal Hussain al-Kashmiree
Reference: Al-Ibaanah [al-Kubraa of Ibn Battah] (2/501, no.605 & no.609).
Ayyoob as-Sakhtiyaanee (d. 131H) rahimahullaah said:
“I do not know of any individual from the people of desires except that they dispute with al-Mutashaabih (the vague and unclear texts).”
Translated by: Aboo 'Abdillaah Bilal Hussain al-Kashmiree
Reference: Al-Ibaanah [al-Kubraa of Ibn Battah] (2/501, no.605 & no.609).
“I do not know of any individual from the people of desires except that they dispute with al-Mutashaabih (the vague and unclear texts).”
Translated by: Aboo 'Abdillaah Bilal Hussain al-Kashmiree
Reference: Al-Ibaanah [al-Kubraa of Ibn Battah] (2/501, no.605 & no.609).
Wakee' (d. 197H) rahimahullaah said:
“Whoever seeks Hadeeth intending to strengthen his opinion then he is a person of innovation.”
Translated by: Aboo 'Abdillaah Bilal Hussain al-Kashmiree
Reference: Dhamm al-Kalaam wa Ahlihi (no.337)
“Whoever seeks Hadeeth intending to strengthen his opinion then he is a person of innovation.”
Translated by: Aboo 'Abdillaah Bilal Hussain al-Kashmiree
Reference: Dhamm al-Kalaam wa Ahlihi (no.337)
Aboo Qilaabah (d. 104H) rahimahullaah said:
“Never did a man invent an innovation except he made the sword permissible.”
Translated by: Aboo 'Abdillaah Bilal Hussain al-Kashmiree
Reference: Ad-Daarimee (no.99), al-I'tisaam (1/113)
“Never did a man invent an innovation except he made the sword permissible.”
Translated by: Aboo 'Abdillaah Bilal Hussain al-Kashmiree
Reference: Ad-Daarimee (no.99), al-I'tisaam (1/113)
Mu'aadh b. Jabal (d. 18H) radiallaahu 'anhu said:
"Upon you is knowledge.
For indeed seeking it is worship.
Learning it for Allaah’s sake is a good deed.
Striving upon it is a means of drawing nearness [to Allaah] for its people.
Teaching it to one who does not know it is charity.
Researching it is Jihaad.
And reviewing it is Tasbeeh."
Translated by: Aboo ‘Abdillaah Bilal Hussain al-Kashmiree
Reference: Ad-Daylamee (no.2237), Tadhkiratus-Saami’ (no.35), Majmoo' al-Fataawa (4/42)
"Upon you is knowledge.
For indeed seeking it is worship.
Learning it for Allaah’s sake is a good deed.
Striving upon it is a means of drawing nearness [to Allaah] for its people.
Teaching it to one who does not know it is charity.
Researching it is Jihaad.
And reviewing it is Tasbeeh."
Translated by: Aboo ‘Abdillaah Bilal Hussain al-Kashmiree
Reference: Ad-Daylamee (no.2237), Tadhkiratus-Saami’ (no.35), Majmoo' al-Fataawa (4/42)
Mu'aadh b. Jabal (d. 18H) radiallaahu 'anhu said:
"Upon you is knowledge.
For indeed seeking it is worship.
Learning it for Allaah’s sake is a good deed.
Striving upon it is a means of drawing nearness [to Allaah] for its people.
Teaching it to one who does not know it is charity.
Researching it is Jihaad.
And reviewing it is Tasbeeh."
Translated by: Aboo ‘Abdillaah Bilal Hussain al-Kashmiree
Reference: Ad-Daylamee (no.2237), Tadhkiratus-Saami’ (no.35), Majmoo' al-Fataawa (4/42)
"Upon you is knowledge.
For indeed seeking it is worship.
Learning it for Allaah’s sake is a good deed.
Striving upon it is a means of drawing nearness [to Allaah] for its people.
Teaching it to one who does not know it is charity.
Researching it is Jihaad.
And reviewing it is Tasbeeh."
Translated by: Aboo ‘Abdillaah Bilal Hussain al-Kashmiree
Reference: Ad-Daylamee (no.2237), Tadhkiratus-Saami’ (no.35), Majmoo' al-Fataawa (4/42)
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The High Status Of The 'Ulamaa
Aboo Aswad ad-Duwalee (d. 69H) rahimahullaah said:
“There is nothing more noble than knowledge; the Kings are rulers over the people and the 'Ulamaa (scholars) are rulers over the Kings.”
Translated by: Aboo ‘Abdillaah Bilal Hussain al-Kashmiree
Reference: Tadhkiratus-Saami’ (no.35).
Aboo Aswad ad-Duwalee (d. 69H) rahimahullaah said:
“There is nothing more noble than knowledge; the Kings are rulers over the people and the 'Ulamaa (scholars) are rulers over the Kings.”
Translated by: Aboo ‘Abdillaah Bilal Hussain al-Kashmiree
Reference: Tadhkiratus-Saami’ (no.35).
The Evil Traits Of Those Who Want To Change The Tafseer Of The Qur'aan
Shaykhul-Islaam Ibn Taymiyyah (d. 728H) rahimahullaah said:
“Whoever explains the Qur'aan or the Hadeeth by way of an interpretation that is other than the Tafseer (exegesis) that is well-known from the Companions and the Taabi'een (the successors to them), then he has forged a lie against Allaah, he is a Mulhid (a deviant and heretical person) with regards to the Aayaat of Allaah, and he has distorted the words from their proper and right place (i.e. meaning), and he has opened the door to Zandaqah (heresy) and al-ilhaad (deviancy and atheism), and that is known by necessity to be false and futile in the religion of Islaam.”
Translated by: Aboo ‘Abdillaah Bilal Hussain al-Kashmiree
Reference: Majmoo’ al-Fataawa (13/243).
Shaykhul-Islaam Ibn Taymiyyah (d. 728H) rahimahullaah said:
“Whoever explains the Qur'aan or the Hadeeth by way of an interpretation that is other than the Tafseer (exegesis) that is well-known from the Companions and the Taabi'een (the successors to them), then he has forged a lie against Allaah, he is a Mulhid (a deviant and heretical person) with regards to the Aayaat of Allaah, and he has distorted the words from their proper and right place (i.e. meaning), and he has opened the door to Zandaqah (heresy) and al-ilhaad (deviancy and atheism), and that is known by necessity to be false and futile in the religion of Islaam.”
Translated by: Aboo ‘Abdillaah Bilal Hussain al-Kashmiree
Reference: Majmoo’ al-Fataawa (13/243).
The Root Of All Khurooj (Rebellion) Against The Rulers
'Allaamah Muhammad b. Saaleh al-'Uthaymeen (d. 1421H) rahimahullaah said:
Rather, what is extraordinary and surprising is that an accusation was levelled at the Messenger of Allaah (ﷺ), it was said to him: 'Be Just [O Muhammad]!’ Further, it was also said to him: ‘This division [of the booty] has not been done for the Face of Allaah.’ And the Messenger of Allaah (ﷺ) said: "There will come from the progeny of this man those whose prayer will make your prayer seem insignificant." Furthermore, this is a major proof that rebellion against the ruler is with the sword (i.e. physical) and with a verbal statement and speech; because this man did not take out a sword against the Messenger (ﷺ), but rather he (verbally) rebuked him.
Moreover, that which is mentioned in some books of the Ahlus-Sunnah that Khurooj (rebellion) against the ruler is to rebel against him with the sword, then their intent by that is the greater Khurooj (rebellion) which is the end result. In the same way it is mentioned by the Prophet (ﷺ) that fornication is committed with the eyes, it is committed with the ears, the hands and the feet. But the greater fornication - which in reality is the true fornication - is fornication committed with the private parts. [And for this reason, he said: "The private parts either confirm that or deny it."] So this expression from some of the scholars (is from that angle i.e. the greater Khurooj), this is what they intend.
Additionally, with certainty of knowledge we know about the true nature of the situation, which is such that it is not possible to rebel with the sword (i.e. physically) without it first being preceded by rebellion with the tongue and speech (i.e. verbally).
It is not possible for people to take to their swords in fighting the ruler without there being anything precursory that incites them. It is mandatory that there has to be something that incites them and that is speech. So rebellion against the rulers is with speech, a true and real rebellion, proved by both the Sunnah and reality.
As for the Sunnah then you know it. But as for the reality of affairs then we know with certain knowledge that Khurooj with the sword branches off from Khurooj with the tongue and speech. Since never do a people just merely rebel against the ruler; by (saying): 'come on, let’s take up arms (lit. the sword).’ There definitely has to be some sort of precursor and preparation or preliminary steps towards it, (the likes of) vilifying and maligning the rulers whilst concealing their good qualities; which then fills the hearts with rage and resentment, and thus at that point in time trials and tribulations occur.
Translated by: Aboo ‘Abdillaah Bilal Hussain al-Kashmiree
Reference: Fataawa al-'Ulamaa al-Akaabir (p.94). Original recording is from the explanatory notes of Shaykh al-'Uthaymeen on Raf’ al-Asaateen fil-ittisaal bis-Salaateen by Imaam ash-Shawkaanee, (Tape no.2, Side A).
'Allaamah Muhammad b. Saaleh al-'Uthaymeen (d. 1421H) rahimahullaah said:
Rather, what is extraordinary and surprising is that an accusation was levelled at the Messenger of Allaah (ﷺ), it was said to him: 'Be Just [O Muhammad]!’ Further, it was also said to him: ‘This division [of the booty] has not been done for the Face of Allaah.’ And the Messenger of Allaah (ﷺ) said: "There will come from the progeny of this man those whose prayer will make your prayer seem insignificant." Furthermore, this is a major proof that rebellion against the ruler is with the sword (i.e. physical) and with a verbal statement and speech; because this man did not take out a sword against the Messenger (ﷺ), but rather he (verbally) rebuked him.
Moreover, that which is mentioned in some books of the Ahlus-Sunnah that Khurooj (rebellion) against the ruler is to rebel against him with the sword, then their intent by that is the greater Khurooj (rebellion) which is the end result. In the same way it is mentioned by the Prophet (ﷺ) that fornication is committed with the eyes, it is committed with the ears, the hands and the feet. But the greater fornication - which in reality is the true fornication - is fornication committed with the private parts. [And for this reason, he said: "The private parts either confirm that or deny it."] So this expression from some of the scholars (is from that angle i.e. the greater Khurooj), this is what they intend.
Additionally, with certainty of knowledge we know about the true nature of the situation, which is such that it is not possible to rebel with the sword (i.e. physically) without it first being preceded by rebellion with the tongue and speech (i.e. verbally).
It is not possible for people to take to their swords in fighting the ruler without there being anything precursory that incites them. It is mandatory that there has to be something that incites them and that is speech. So rebellion against the rulers is with speech, a true and real rebellion, proved by both the Sunnah and reality.
As for the Sunnah then you know it. But as for the reality of affairs then we know with certain knowledge that Khurooj with the sword branches off from Khurooj with the tongue and speech. Since never do a people just merely rebel against the ruler; by (saying): 'come on, let’s take up arms (lit. the sword).’ There definitely has to be some sort of precursor and preparation or preliminary steps towards it, (the likes of) vilifying and maligning the rulers whilst concealing their good qualities; which then fills the hearts with rage and resentment, and thus at that point in time trials and tribulations occur.
Translated by: Aboo ‘Abdillaah Bilal Hussain al-Kashmiree
Reference: Fataawa al-'Ulamaa al-Akaabir (p.94). Original recording is from the explanatory notes of Shaykh al-'Uthaymeen on Raf’ al-Asaateen fil-ittisaal bis-Salaateen by Imaam ash-Shawkaanee, (Tape no.2, Side A).
The Root Of All Khurooj (Rebellion) Against The Rulers.... By 'Allaamah Muhammad b. Saaleh al-'Uthaymeen (d. 1421H) rahimahullaah (Part 1 of 2)
The Senior Companions Forbade From Khurooj (Rebellion)
Anas b. Maalik (d. 93H) radiallaahu ‘anhu said:
“ Our elders from the Companions of the The Messenger of Allaah (ﷺ) used to forbid us: 'Do not revile your leaders, and do not deceive them, and do not hate them, but fear Allaah and be patient for indeed the affair is near.’ ”
Translated by: Aboo 'Abdillaah Bilal Hussain al-Kashmiree
Reference: As-Sunnah Ibn Abee 'Aasim (no.1015), at-Tamheed (21/287), at-Targheeb wat-Tarheeb (3/68) of Abul-Qaasim Qawwaam as-Sunnah.
Anas b. Maalik (d. 93H) radiallaahu ‘anhu said:
“ Our elders from the Companions of the The Messenger of Allaah (ﷺ) used to forbid us: 'Do not revile your leaders, and do not deceive them, and do not hate them, but fear Allaah and be patient for indeed the affair is near.’ ”
Translated by: Aboo 'Abdillaah Bilal Hussain al-Kashmiree
Reference: As-Sunnah Ibn Abee 'Aasim (no.1015), at-Tamheed (21/287), at-Targheeb wat-Tarheeb (3/68) of Abul-Qaasim Qawwaam as-Sunnah.