usulfiqh
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Justice of the Imam – Is it permissible to obey a tyrannical Muslim? We say that it is not only permissible to remove a tyrannical Muslim leader, but it is a collective obligation. We also hold that it is not permissible or obligatory to obey such a ruler. We support our statement by the Book
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Sunni view: وَلَا نَرَى الْخُرُوجَ عَلَى أَئِمَّتِنَا وَوُلَاةِ أُمُورِنَا وَإِنْ جَارُوا وَلَا نَدْعُو عَلَيْهِمْ وَلَا نَنْزِعُ يَدًا مِنْ طَاعَتِهِمْ وَنَرَى طَاعَتَهُمْ مِنْ طَاعَةِ اللَّهِ عَزَّ وَجَلَّ فَرِيضَةً مَا لَمْ يَأْمُرُوا بِمَعْصِيَةٍ وَنَدْعُو لَهُمْ بِالصَّلَاحِ وَالْمُعَافَاةِ “We do not rebel against our leaders or those in charge of our affairs, even if they are tyrannical. We
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Different methods of Islamic Law: A comparison between the Usuli and Traditionist methods When properly understanding Islamic Law (Shari’a), it is necessary to completely examine all the texts collectively. It is especially important to examine the texts chronologically & it is even more important to examine the clear commands & injunctions of the Qur’an and
Tajdeed 