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There are those who break away
from obedience in this matter.

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and withdraw obedience from the ruler
under the influence of imported ideas.

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Is there any guidance on this matter?

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Among the foundations of Muslim creed
is adhering to the community.

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and listening and obeying
the ruler.

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When the Prophet ﷺ gave them
a powerful admonition.

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hearts trembled and eyes wept.
They said.

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O Messenger of Allah, it is like
a farewell sermon, so advise us.

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He said, "I counsel you
to fear Allah."

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"and hear and obey,
even if a slave is made your leader."

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"For whoever among you lives
will see much disagreement."

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So at division and discord,
we keep to the community and its imam.

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And the Prophet ﷺ says.

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"Keep to the community,
for Allah's hand is over the community."

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"Whoever breaks away
breaks away into the Fire."

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The Prophet ﷺ said.

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"Whoever leaves the community
by a handspan.

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has cast off the yoke of Islam
from his neck."

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Meaning, he broke away from
the community.

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He left the community and
exposed himself to danger and ruin.

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So one must remain with the community
and hear and obey the ruler.

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And patience is essential.
Whatever may befall us.

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For patience with hardship
is better than division.

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And breaking the bond of obedience
and splitting the community.

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Then the Prophet ﷺ told
Hudhayfah ibn al-Yaman.

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About the trials that would come
at the end of time.

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He said, "What do you command me
to do if I live to see that?"

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He said, "Stay with the Muslim
community and its imam."

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He said, "What if they have
no community or imam?"

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He said, "Then keep away from
all those sects."

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"Even if you must bite a tree root
till death comes to you in that state."

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So keeping to the community
is salvation.

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"And hold firmly to the rope of Allah
all together and do not be divided."

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"And remember Allah's favor upon you."

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"When you were enemies and He
brought your hearts together."

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"And by His favor you became brothers."

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"And you were on the edge of a pit
of the Fire, and He saved you from it."

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"Thus does Allah make clear to you
His verses so that you may be guided."

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This is the blessing we mentioned earlier.

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Part of that blessing is unity
among the Muslims.

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And that there be someone
to oversee their affairs.

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And organize their affairs,
and protect their security and stability.

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This is one of the greatest blessings.
Yes.

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Thanks to Allah.