His statement—peace and blessings be upon him—(1) was cited above:

“Whoever has a governor appointed over him and sees him committing an act of disobedience to Allah should detest whatever disobedience to Allah he commits, but must never withdraw his hand from obedience.” (2)

This prohibits rebelling against the ruler, even if he commits disobedience.

The hadith of Ubāda was also cited above:

“We pledged allegiance to the Messenger of Allah—peace and blessings be upon him—to hear and obey, whether willing or reluctant, in hardship and ease, even when others were favored over us, and not to contest authority with those to whom it belonged.” He added (3): “Unless you see manifest disbelief for which you have clear proof from Allah.”

Another narration states: “And to speak—or stand up—for the truth wherever we might be, fearing no reproach from any critic for Allah’s sake.” (4)

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