Setting
A Muslim person must listen and obey concerning what he likes and hates, unless he is ordered to commit a sin. If he is ordered to commit a sin, then he should neither listen nor obey
A Muslim person must listen and obey concerning what he likes and hates, unless he is ordered to commit a sin. If he is ordered to commit a sin, then he should neither listen nor obey
Ibn ‘Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) said: “A Muslim person must listen and obey concerning what he likes and hates, unless he is ordered to commit a sin. If he is ordered to commit a sin, then he should neither listen nor obey.”
[Authentic hadith] [Narrated by Bukhari & Muslim]
Translations
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According to this Hadīth, it is mandatory to listen to and obey the ruler, whether or not one likes his commands. Only if one is ordered to commit a sin, he is not under obligation to listen and obey concerning this specific order.Categories
Imam's Rights over the Subjects