Question:

Is that which in present days is known as a "military coup" against the ruler, mentioned in the Religion or is it an innovation?

Answer:

 

There is no basis for these actions in Islaam. And it is in opposition to the Islaamic methodology with regard to establishing the da'wah (Call to Islaam) and creating the right atmosphere for it. Rather, it is only an innovation introduced by the disbelievers, which has influenced some Muslims. This is what I stated in my notes and explanation to Al-'Aqeedah At-Tahaawiyyah.

Shaykh Naasir ud-Deen al-Albaanee

Al-Asaalah No. 10

Translated by Ismaal Alarcon

Question:

 

Is the one who makes takfeer of the rulers and encourages the Muslims to revolt against their rulers, to be considered from the Khawaarij?

Answer:

This is the madhab of the Khawaarij. When an individual holds it permissible to revolt against the Muslim rulers, and more severe than that is to declare them to be disbelievers. This is the madhab of the Khawaarij .

Shaykh Saalih al-Fawzaan

Al-Ijaabaat al-Muhimmah fee Mashaakil il-Mudlahimmah, compiled by Muhammad bin Fahad al-Husayn.

Translated by Abul-Irbaad Abid Zargar