1 00:00:09,620 --> 00:00:15,820 In any case, this concerns some Muslim countries. 2 00:00:17,160 --> 00:00:21,980 One fitna led to another. And one evil led to another. 3 00:00:24,060 --> 00:00:28,716 These events show us clearly and plainly. 4 00:00:28,800 --> 00:00:32,880 the soundness of the way of Ahl al- Sunnah wa'l-Jama'ah in these matters. 5 00:00:34,360 --> 00:00:36,640 And that if there were a ruler. 6 00:00:39,580 --> 00:00:44,760 A Muslim ruler who is unjust in a country. 7 00:00:45,920 --> 00:00:48,080 It is not permissible to rebel against him from the outset. 8 00:00:50,940 --> 00:00:56,180 And one should be patient with him while striving for lawful reform. 9 00:00:57,880 --> 00:01:01,416 But if the ruler is a disbeliever. 10 00:01:01,500 --> 00:01:04,620 Whether he claims Islam, was never Muslim, or makes no such claim. 11 00:01:09,370 --> 00:01:12,020 As in some contemporary countries today. 12 00:01:15,020 --> 00:01:18,800 If people consulted us, we would say that the scholars say. 13 00:01:19,500 --> 00:01:25,180 One may not rebel against a disbelieving ruler unless grounds exist. 14 00:01:27,480 --> 00:01:32,500 The first condition is that Muslims have the ability to remove him. 15 00:01:34,400 --> 00:01:41,240 The second condition: his removal must not be worse than keeping him. 16 00:01:42,360 --> 00:01:47,060 The third condition is that there be someone fit to replace him. 17 00:01:49,580 --> 00:01:50,650 So one must not be rash. 18 00:01:51,620 --> 00:01:55,080 For example, this ruler was judged a disbeliever by scholars. 19 00:01:55,880 --> 00:01:59,100 So may we rise against him as long as he was judged a disbeliever? 20 00:01:59,220 --> 00:02:02,460 No. There must be ability. Otherwise, it is not allowed. 21 00:02:03,800 --> 00:02:07,580 And greater turmoil must be prevented, or it is not allowed. 22 00:02:09,620 --> 00:02:15,699 And there must be someone fit to govern the country. 23 00:02:15,940 --> 00:02:18,840 But toppling him and leaving the country in chaos. 24 00:02:20,680 --> 00:02:23,740 Where neither justice nor good exists. This is neither proper nor allowed. 25 00:02:27,220 --> 00:02:33,656 According to Ahl al-Sunnah wa'l-Jama'ah, if a land's ruler is Muslim. 26 00:02:33,740 --> 00:02:38,276 Even with oppression and other wrongs, do not rebel against him; be patient. 27 00:02:38,360 --> 00:02:41,560 But he must be advised, and reform sought by proper means. 28 00:02:42,820 --> 00:02:45,996 If he is a disbeliever, rebellion against him is not allowed. 29 00:02:46,080 --> 00:02:48,340 Except with these three conditions. 30 00:02:51,340 --> 00:02:57,260 Strife arose in some Muslim countries, and the country was torn apart. 31 00:03:00,340 --> 00:03:07,640 The security, despite oppression, vanished, while oppression remained. 32 00:03:10,100 --> 00:03:16,900 People became warring factions. Each wanted authority for himself. 33 00:03:18,740 --> 00:03:25,900 Strife erupted. We say that the basic principle in this is 34 00:03:27,580 --> 00:03:31,280 A person should avoid all of this if he is able. 35 00:03:32,580 --> 00:03:38,520 And defend himself and his faith, his family, and his wealth. 36 00:03:39,420 --> 00:03:43,600 So if someone comes after his religion or his life. 37 00:03:44,080 --> 00:03:49,720 or after his wealth or family, then he defends himself. 38 00:03:52,600 --> 00:04:00,300 We know the Khawarij deem all who differ with them disbelievers. 39 00:04:03,120 --> 00:04:08,740 and deem their blood and wealth, and their womenfolk lawful. 40 00:04:12,180 --> 00:04:17,720 For this is Khawarij doctrine, from the first of them to the last. 41 00:04:19,600 --> 00:04:21,880 Whoever opposes them is a disbeliever. 42 00:04:22,060 --> 00:04:28,260 A disbeliever may be fought. His wealth is booty; his women taken. 43 00:04:29,920 --> 00:04:36,780 That is why, when Ibn Abbas RA debated the early Khawarij. 44 00:04:38,640 --> 00:04:44,496 He asked: What fault do you find with the cousin of Allah's Messenger ﷺ? 45 00:04:44,580 --> 00:04:51,316 They mentioned three things. One was: He fought, but took no captives or spoils. 46 00:04:51,400 --> 00:04:57,320 Either they are disbelievers, so fighting and capturing them is lawful. 47 00:04:58,200 --> 00:05:02,580 Or if they are not disbelievers fighting or enslaving them is unlawful. 48 00:05:04,420 --> 00:05:06,880 Then Ibn Abbas (RA) said to them. 49 00:05:08,940 --> 00:05:14,280 Do you accept taking your mother Aisha (RA) captive? 50 00:05:15,540 --> 00:05:20,160 If you say, 'She is not our mother,' you have disbelieved. 51 00:05:21,720 --> 00:05:25,680 And if you say, 'We'd take her captive,' you disbelieved; either way is error. 52 00:05:29,300 --> 00:05:35,880 The Kharijites' creed is this: with opponents, no kinship or covenant. 53 00:05:35,980 --> 00:05:39,700 Beware, brothers, of thinking the Kharijites want only rulers. 54 00:05:42,820 --> 00:05:49,120 The Kharijites want everyone who opposes them, everyone. 55 00:05:51,100 --> 00:05:56,640 Among their traits is that they spare idolaters and kill believers. 56 00:05:57,820 --> 00:06:06,582 On the grounds they deserve death more because they are hypocrites and apostates. 57 00:06:06,666 --> 00:06:13,356 So now you see the Kharijites want to strike Saudi Arabia and the Emirates. 58 00:06:16,376 --> 00:06:18,796 On the grounds they are apostates and hypocrites. 59 00:06:20,196 --> 00:06:27,956 And they do not lift a finger against the disbelievers, near or far. 60 00:06:32,656 --> 00:06:37,716 Gaza is under attack, while they strike Saudi Arabia's borders. 61 00:06:41,076 --> 00:06:43,392 These are their traits: evil and untrustworthy. 62 00:06:43,476 --> 00:06:50,006 So when they are in a country, he knows they want him and defends himself. 63 00:06:50,996 --> 00:06:53,216 But I do not know; this is how I understood it. 64 00:06:54,096 --> 00:06:57,076 Perhaps, if Allah wills, I am right about the state the brother named. 65 00:06:57,196 --> 00:07:00,056 I do not know of a stable banner. 66 00:07:02,016 --> 00:07:05,372 No one can defend under it; rather, the people are fighting. 67 00:07:05,456 --> 00:07:07,416 Therefore, I say: this is my view. 68 00:07:08,016 --> 00:07:13,416 One should avoid these factions in this situation. 69 00:07:14,336 --> 00:07:17,276 He should defend himself and his honor and his wealth. 70 00:07:17,456 --> 00:07:21,356 If he sees they have come to attack a Muslim, he strikes back. 71 00:07:21,936 --> 00:07:24,516 He defends that Muslim. 72 00:07:25,276 --> 00:07:26,836 This is my conclusion on this issue. 73 00:07:27,296 --> 00:07:33,436 I urge the brothers in that country and in Muslim lands to supplicate often. 74 00:07:35,496 --> 00:07:37,136 May Allah ﷻ remove this affliction. 75 00:07:38,236 --> 00:07:42,236 May He unite the hearts of Muslims upon guidance, the Sunnah, and goodness. 76 00:07:43,336 --> 00:07:49,032 May He restrain some Muslims from harming others. 77 00:07:49,116 --> 00:07:50,926 Brothers, we should strive in supplication. 78 00:07:51,136 --> 00:07:56,536 Our brothers and our kin, even abroad, we must care for them. 79 00:07:57,256 --> 00:08:02,432 We should grieve for their condition. We should do what we can to reform them. 80 00:08:02,516 --> 00:08:07,552 Part of reform is that we supplicate and increase in supplication. 81 00:08:07,636 --> 00:08:10,832 We pray for them at night. We pray for them in our prostration. 82 00:08:10,916 --> 00:08:13,536 For the matter is grave, and the distress is immense. 83 00:08:14,456 --> 00:08:18,236 And I likewise advise our brothers from among our people to pray. 84 00:08:18,816 --> 00:08:22,812 and to strive to spread the Sunnah and goodness in the country. 85 00:08:22,896 --> 00:08:25,096 The Sunnah quells innovation, Allah willing. 86 00:08:26,196 --> 00:08:29,212 They should be keen on teaching and spreading goodness and the Sunnah. 87 00:08:29,296 --> 00:08:33,416 staying away from tribulations, and defending themselves and Muslims. 88 00:08:33,856 --> 00:08:37,552 And perhaps Allah ﷻ will grant them good and ward off evil from them. 89 00:08:37,636 --> 00:08:40,436 Allah ﷻ is the Most High, knows best. Blessings and peace on our Prophet ﷺ.