بسم اللہ الرحمٰن الرحیم
for those who understand Takfeer and matters of Khrooj and also who know the basic principles of Islam regarding peace, harmony and the value of wealth and life of others i mean huqooq ul ibaad. Up till now 300 egyptians have been killed and properties and wealth are being destroyed who is responsible for all these things??? and who can assure that what is going to happen next??? Just removal of Husni Mubarak is enough? People were keen to remove Musharraf but they are now being rulled by Zardaris.... At the time of fitnah it is always difficult to understand good and bad...and common people always use their emotions instead of knowledge and wisdom...I know most of you would not agree with me but anyway....وما علینا الالبلاغ
Protesting and what is going on in the Muslim world [Shaykh Al-Ajlaan & Shaykh Luhaydan & Shaykh 'Abbas]
by
Abdul-Malik Merchant on Tuesday, February 1, 2011 at 6:58pm
Sh. Abdul-Rahman Al-Ajlaan: He is a major scholar and lecturer in the Haram in Makkah. He has been giving da'wa and lectures in Saudi Arabia since the age of 16 and is now well into his 60's if not 70's. His classes continue with the largest crowd in the Haram 364 days a year (everyday minus 'Arafah). May Allah preserve him.
Question:
"With all of the of the problems that we are presently facing in the world what is the position of Ahlus-Sunnah wal Jamaa'a in this situation on protesting and overthrowing of a nation's president? Specifically in Egypt. Does this fall under overthrowing the ruler [as in the ahadeeth] or not? May Allah reward you. And if your answer is no could you please explain to me why?"
Answer: (This is from what I remember because I didnt have a recorder)
This is not correct and protesting does not have any place in Islam.
From it only comes an abundance of harm and evil. From bloodshed to stealing of wealth etc. And this affair is for those who have power to make an actual change, not for every single person. For some people might truly have a pure intention and want good for his country while others just want chaos and evil. If there is a ruler of a country who needs to be changed it is for the people of deliberation and council, those who have the power, to change things.
Nor have we seen in the history of Islam this ever taking place. And where it did, for example here in Saudi Arabia, it was done by one man (a great scholar) not the public. So it is upon the people to be patient and remain so. I ask Allah to guide you and I to the truth.
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Shaykh Saalih Al-Luhaydan: Is a major scholar and former head of the supreme judicial council in Saudi Arabia
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Question:
"With all of the of the problems that we are presently facing in the world what is the position of Ahlus-Sunnah wal Jamaa'a in this situation on protesting and overthrowing of a nation's president? Specifically in Egypt.
Answer: (The call was unclear and the Shaykh was talking very softly, as usual,)
No this is not good (upright) and they should not do this.
Because these things lead to stealing of wealth and other evil acts.
Question: So does this follow under overthrowing the ruler?
Answer: No it doesnt but nevertheless the people shouldnt do it and should remain patient. They should call upon Allah to rectify and change their situation.
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Shaykh Wasiullah 'Abbaas: Shaykh Wasiullah is a major schoalr from India. He first came to Saudi Arabia at the ripe age of 17. For a full detail read this note I wrote recalling what the Shaykh told me personal:
http://www.facebook.com/note.php?saved&¬e_id=56838395549
-Me: Shaykh, with you is Abdul-Malik the American!
-Shaykh Wasiullah 'Abbaas: May Allah grant you life! Where are you these days?
-Me: Wallahi Shaykhana, I am arround just busy with school. Also, I have a daughter now and I have to provide for her as well.
-Shaykh: Masha Allah Jayyid!
-Me: Baarik Allahu Feek can I ask you a question?
-Shaykh: Go ahead
-Me: With all of the problems that we have presently in the world what is the position of Ahlus-Sunnah wal Jama'a on protests and over throwing the president ....
(the shaykh cut me off)
- Shaykh: This is an error! And it is not for you and everyone else to be dealing with these affairs as in Egypt now.
For from these things come a great abundance of evil. People are stealing, killing, and setting things on fire. They even set the Saudi Airlines on fire there. What is this?! This is idiocy. What does Saudi Airline have anything to do with anything?! No, this is an error and not from Islam and people should not be doing it.
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Translated by:
Abdul-Malik Merchant
Umm al-Qura University
Makkah Al-Mukarramah, KSA
Saffar 28, 1432 —February 1, 2011