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State, Rebellion & Karbala
(I used AI for the questions).
Dear Ghamidi Sahib,
Assalamu Alaikum,
I have a few sincere questions regarding some of your statements about political authority and rebellion in Islam.
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You have said that “rebellion against a Muslim state is not allowed.” Could you please clarify why that is so?
- What if the government is openly committing haram acts or has come into power without the proper mandate of the people?
- In such a situation, are Muslims still religiously obliged to obey that authority just because it is in power?
- Does Islam really teach obedience to anyone who seizes power by any means, regardless of their legitimacy or morality?
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In one of your interviews, you mentioned that “we have to accept the reality and the power structures in the world we live in, because we cannot change them.”
- If this is the case, then what about the early Muslims who challenged the status quo and transformed societies?
- If they had simply “accepted reality,” the message of Islam would never have spread. How do we reconcile your statement with their example?
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Lastly, I would like to ask about Karbala.
- If Yazid was committing haram acts and deviating from the teachings of Islam, did Imam Hussain (RA) not have the right — or even the duty — to stand against him?
- Wouldn’t his stand contradict the idea that rebellion against a Muslim ruler is always forbidden?
I am asking these questions with utmost respect and a sincere desire to understand your reasoning and the Islamic basis for these views.
JazakAllah khair.
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