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So we must understand matters properly.

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So obeying the ruler is obligatory,
not for his benefit, as some think.

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Rather, it is in our interest.
The benefit returns to us.

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The ruler only bears toil and dangers.

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May Allah ﷻ help them
and guide their steps.

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We are the ones who rest in security.

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and stability and comfort.

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As for those in authority,
they bear toil and hardship.

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But Allah ﷻ sent them to us
as a mercy for us.

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So we must know this and remember it.

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And this is mentioned in
the creed of Ahl al-Sunnah wa'l-Jama'ah.

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Among the principles of Ahl al-Sunnah
wa'l-Jama'ah is obeying the Muslim ruler.

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Even if he has shortcomings,
even if he has violations.

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And even if he has.

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Something that does not reach
the level of disbelief and leaving Islam.

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Imam Ahmad RH was asked.

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It was said to him: So-and-so is
pious and upright in his religion.

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But he is weak in judgment.

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And another man is strong in judgment,
but has weakness in uprightness.

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Which of them is fit for authority?
He said: The one with strong judgment.

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Even if he is weak in some
religious matters.

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Because his weakness affects himself,
and his strong judgment benefits Muslims.

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This is fiqh in Allah's religion.
This is fiqh in Allah's religion.

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Thus, the one with sound judgment
and wise statesmanship is preferred.

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Even if he is not completely upright.

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Provided it does not reach
the point of leaving Islam.

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He is preferred—preferred over others.

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Because the pious one's weakness
harms the Muslims.

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while the sinner's sound judgment
benefits the Muslims.

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So this is what is considered.

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That is why Muslims, through the ages,
obeyed those in authority.

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despite their shortcomings
and the reservations about them.

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They obeyed their rulers.

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Because they followed the counsel
of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ.

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In his ﷺ words.
"I counsel you to fear Allah."

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"And listen and obey—listen and obey—
even if a slave is appointed over you."

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"For whoever among you lives will see
many differences."

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What protects against such division?

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It is adhering to the Muslim
community and its Imam.

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This protects against division.
This brings security and stability.

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Praise be to Allah.

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So we must understand matters
properly.