Advising the Ruler from the pulpit

 

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Questioner: There are some people who argue that he cannot reach the Ruler in order to advise him directly; as such there are no [other] means for him [to do so] other than [from] the pulpit.

Shaykh: No! No! The pulpit…no, and a thousand [times] no!

If you are unable to reach him, nor write to him, then you are excused O my brother.

Remain quiet until you are able and get the chance [to advise him directly].

As for [advising him from] the pulpit, no; this is not permissible.


Translation originally published on 9 December, 2021.

Graduate of the Islaamic University of Madeenah, having completed the Arabic Language programme at the Institute of Arabic Language before progressing to the Faculty of Sharee'ah, from which he graduated in 2004. He currently resides in Birmingham, UK.

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