And [regarding the rulers of the Muslims] - from asking Allaah, it is from our right that we ask Allaah for their guidance and success, and that they do what is required [of them].
Tag: government
Supplicating for the Muslim Rulers
And it is recommended [for the khateeb] to supplicate for the Muslims with that which comprises of goodness for their religion and their worldly affairs as well as [to supplicate] for the Leader of...
Advising the Ruler from the pulpit
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!
We are not prepared to rectify ourselves
[As for] the people today, they all want the[ir] leader to be like who? Like 'Umar ibn al-Khattaab or 'Umar ibn 'Abdil-'Azeez.
Spreading the faults and shortcomings of the leaders
It is not from [the etiquettes of] giving advice to spread the faults and shortcomings of the leaders, since that fills the hearts with anger and hate towards the [established and recognised] leaders.
Reliability of the Umm al-Quraa calendar
Some people have doubts in the [Umma al-Quraa] calendar, and say it has additions, and others say it is incomplete; we want your guidance [on this matter]?