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Shaykh Muhamman Ibn Saalih Al ‘Uthaymeen clearly outlines with clarity and explanation the types of people when it comes to ruling by other than what Allaah has revealed.

He shows that at times it can be kufr (disbelief), or at times fisq (sin) , or at times (dhulm) oppression, all depending on the situation of the person.

It is From the Divine Wisdom That Kings and Rulers Are Simply a Manifestation of the Actions of the Servants

Reasons for the Oppression of the Rulers

Al-Hajjaaj bin Yusuf is the Punishment of Allaah

Rallies, Protests and Opposing the Rulers

Revolutions, Coups and Revolts Were Not the Way of the Righteous Salaf in Repelling Oppression and Tyranny

Fataawaa From the Imaams of Salafiyyah Concerning Rallies and Demonstrations

al-Albânî About The Rulers Of Today

Ibn ‘Uthaymeen: On rebellion and takfeer

Shaykh Al ‘Uthaymeen – Ruling by Other than What Allaah has Revealed

A group of Muslims came to al-Hasan al-Basree seeking a verdict to rebel against al-Hajjaaj [a tyrannical and despotic ruler]. So they said, “O Abu Sa’eed! What do you say about fighting this oppressor who has unlawfully spilt blood and unlawfully taken wealth and did this and that?” So al-Hasan said, “I hold that he should not be fought. If this is a punishment from Allaah, then you will not be able to remove it with your swords. If this is a trial from Allaah, then be patient until Allaah’s judgement comes, and He is the best of judges.” So they left al-Hasan, disagreed with him and rebelled against al-Hajjaaj – so al-Hajjaaj killed them all. Al-Hasan used to say, “If the people had patience when they are being tested by their unjust ruler, it will not be long before Allaah will give them a way out. However, they always rush for their swords, so they are left with their swords. By Allaah! Not even for a single day did they bring about any good.”

It is narrated from al-Hasan al-Basree (d.110), as mentioned in Minhaj us-Sunnah of Shaikh ul-Islam (4/528),

Verily, al-Hajjaaj is the punishment of Allaah. So do not repel the punishment of Allaah with your own hands. But you must submit and show humility, for Allaah the Most High stated, “And indeed We seized them with punishment, but they humbled not themselves to their Lord, nor did they invoke (Allýh) with submission to Him.” (Al-Mu’minun 23:76).

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For Allaah did not empower them over us, except due to the corruption in our actions, and the recompense for an action is its like (al-jazaa’u min jins il-’amal). Hence, it is upon us to strive (ijtihaad) in seeking forgiveness, making repentance and rectification of our actions.

Allaah the Most High said, “And whatever affliction befalls you, then it is from what your hands have earned, yet He pardons many.” (42:30), and He, the Most High said, “If a calamity befell you (the believers),[your enemies] were inflicted with twice as much, but you said, “Where did this(calamity) come from?” Say: It has come from your own selves.” (3:165), and He the Most High said, “And whatever evil befalls you, then it is from your own soul.” (4:79), and He the Most High said, “And thus do we turn some of the oppressors against others on account of what they used to earn.” (6:129).

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