Riyad as-Salihin, 188
Umm Salamah (May Allah be pleased with her) reported:
The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "You will have rulers some of whom you approve and some of whom you will disapprove. He who dislikes them will be safe, and he who expresses disapproval will be safe, but he who is pleased and follows them (will be indeed sinful)". His audience asked: "Shall we not fight them?" He replied, "No, as long as they establish Salat amongst you". <b>[Muslim]</b>.
الخامس: عن أم المؤمنين أم سلمة هند بنت أبي أمية حذيفة رضي الله عنها، عن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم أنه قال: " إنه يستعمل عليكم أمراءُ فتعرفون وتنكرون فمن كره فقد برئ، ومن أنكر فقد سلم، ولكن من رضي وتابع” قالوا: يا رسول الله ألا نقاتلهم؟ قال: "لا ، الإمام أقاموا فيكم الصلاة" ((رواه مسلم)).
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- In-Book Reference
- Introduction, Hadith 188
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadith:</b><br>
1) Muslims should disapprove of the rulers’ wrong actions according to the situation, taking into consideration the resulting benefits and evils.<br>
2) It is permissible to fight rulers if they do not establish the prayer, as long as this would not incur evil consequences and will realize an interest.<br>
3) Prayer is of a great status, whoever abandons it is a disbeliever.<br>
4) Forbidding evil is the way to safety and salvation, so where are those who perform this great rite?!