Saudi Arabia-based prominent Islamic scholar Assim Alhakeem has ignited a heated discussion on social media following his remarks on protests and rebellion against oppressive Muslim rulers.
Responding to a query on Twitter regarding the recent political unrest and alleged oppression in Pakistan, Alhakeem declared that participating in protests or rebelling against a tyrannical leader is not permissible in Islam.
In his tweet, Alhakeem stated, “It is not permissible to rebel against the tyrant leader or to protest or to demonstrate! The people are not interested in what the Quran or the Sunnah says. They want to follow their whims and desires even if this burns the whole country!”
It is not permissible to rebel against the tyrant leader or to protest or to demonstrate!
The people are not interested in what the Quran or the sunnah says. They want to follow their whims and desires even if this burns the whole country! https://t.co/uKRxYmFXfN
— Assim Alhakeem (@Assimalhakeem) November 29, 2024
This response came after a Twitter user highlighted the alleged killings of 300 Pakistanis and the arrests of thousands in recent political protests, questioning the Islamic perspective on opposing such oppression.
Alhakeem’s statement has drawn both criticism and support online. Some users argued that his interpretation undermines the importance of standing against injustice, citing examples from Islamic history where speaking truth to power was encouraged.
Others supported his viewpoint, agreeing that protests often lead to chaos and destabilization, which is against Islamic principles of maintaining order and peace in society.
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The Quran on Fighting Against the Oppressors:
So let those fight in the cause of Allah who sell the life of this world for the Hereafter. And he who fights in the cause of Allah and is killed or achieves victory – We will bestow upon him a great reward. 4:74 – Quran: The Women
And what is (the matter) with you that you fight not in the cause of Allah and (for) the oppressed among men, women, and children who say, “Our Lord, take us out of this city of oppressive people and appoint for us from Yourself a protector and appoint for us from Yourself a helper?” 4:75
Those who believe fight in the cause of Allah, and those who disbelieve fight in the cause of Taghut. So fight against the allies of Satan. Indeed, the plot of Satan has ever been weak. 4:76
*Taghut refers to false objects of worship or those transgressors who usurp the divine right of government/arrogant leaders/false judges/tyrants.
The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “Verily, among the greatest acts of jihad is a word of justice before a tyrannical ruler.”
Reference: Sunan al-Tirmidhi 2174
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani
iam not saying that you are wrong , but the reason for the people was for imran khan it is like it not , was the time in imran khan was on basis of Islam, where they said Music is our culture, his one minister
damn with these so called muftees who even not dare to give fatwa for Palestine or Kashmir massacres or any injustice and intrest full economies….they are only tools of elite to make control with such sentiments
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