بِسۡمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحۡمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ
In a Democratic country protests are a way to register our voice against injustice and voice out our resistance against injustice.
Some of the objectives of protests are:
You shall certainly be tried and tested in your wealth and properties and in your personal selves, and you shall certainly hear much that will grieve you from those who received the Scripture before you (Jews and Christians) and from those who ascribe partners to Allâh; but if you persevere patiently, and become Al-Muttaqûn (the pious. See V.2:2) then verily, that will be a determining factor in all affairs (and that is from the great matters which you must hold on with all your efforts). [3:186]
Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “Whoever among you sees an evil action, then let him change it with his hand [by taking action]; if he cannot, then with his tongue [by speaking out]; and if he cannot, then with his heart – and that is the weakest of faith.” Narrated by Muslim in his Saheeh.[http://sunnah.com/muslim/1/86]
The believing men and women enjoin what is good and forbid what is evil, and the believer does not keep quiet.
Ibn ‘Atiyah (may Allaah have mercy on him) said:
There is consensus that forbidding evil is obligatory for the one who is able to do it, and is safe from harm to himself or the Muslims. But if he fears (harm) then he may denounce it in his heart and shun the doer of evil and not mix with him.
See: Tafseer al-Qurtubi (6/253).
The Muslims went out to the street in Makkah forming two rows, one row was led by Hamzah may Allaah be pleased with him and the other row was led by 'Umar may Allaah be pleased with him and this is a well known incident which the historians mentioned. This incident was an act to show the strength of the Muslims, and it is evidence for the permissibility of organizing peaceful demonstrations that as a means of expressing oneself.
If these protests are for the sake of demanding a right that was taken away unjustly, and they do not lead to evil consequences, like sabotage or transgression against public properties or forbidden mixing between men and women, and the like, then they are permissible.
"Since these demonstrations are means, then they do not need a special evidence proving their permissibility, because, in principle, means are permissible."
In a Muslim country protests are impermissible because of various Hadiths like example::
"Be obedient to the ruler and give him his right even if he did not give us our right, and not to fight against him unless we noticed him having open Kufr (disbelief) for which we would have a proof with us from Allah." [http://sunnah.com/bukhari/92/8]
‘Iyad ibn Ghanam reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Whoever intends to advise one with authority, he should not do so publicly. Rather, he should take him by the hand and advise him in private. If he accepts the advice, all is well. If he does not accept it, he has fulfilled his duty.” [Musnad Aḥmad 14909 Sahih Al-Albani]
عن عياض بن غنم قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ مَنْ أَرَادَ أَنْ يَنْصَحَ لِسُلْطَانٍ بِأَمْرٍ فَلَا يُبْدِ لَهُ عَلَانِيَةً وَلَكِنْ لِيَأْخُذْ بِيَدِهِ فَيَخْلُوَ بِهِ فَإِنْ قَبِلَ مِنْهُ فَذَاكَ وَإِلَّا كَانَ قَدْ أَدَّى الَّذِي عَلَيْهِ لَهُ
14909 مسند أحمد مسند المكيين
1096 المحدث الألباني خلاصة حكم المحدث إسناده صحيح في تخريج كتاب السنة
In a Democratic country protests are a way to register our voice against injustice and voice out our resistance against injustice.
Some of the objectives of protests are:
- convey to the oppressed people one’s solidarity with them;
- draw the attention of the world towards their suffering;
- embarrass the oppressor and to swing international public opinion against them.
You shall certainly be tried and tested in your wealth and properties and in your personal selves, and you shall certainly hear much that will grieve you from those who received the Scripture before you (Jews and Christians) and from those who ascribe partners to Allâh; but if you persevere patiently, and become Al-Muttaqûn (the pious. See V.2:2) then verily, that will be a determining factor in all affairs (and that is from the great matters which you must hold on with all your efforts). [3:186]
Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “Whoever among you sees an evil action, then let him change it with his hand [by taking action]; if he cannot, then with his tongue [by speaking out]; and if he cannot, then with his heart – and that is the weakest of faith.” Narrated by Muslim in his Saheeh.[http://sunnah.com/muslim/1/86]
The believing men and women enjoin what is good and forbid what is evil, and the believer does not keep quiet.
Ibn ‘Atiyah (may Allaah have mercy on him) said:
There is consensus that forbidding evil is obligatory for the one who is able to do it, and is safe from harm to himself or the Muslims. But if he fears (harm) then he may denounce it in his heart and shun the doer of evil and not mix with him.
See: Tafseer al-Qurtubi (6/253).
The Muslims went out to the street in Makkah forming two rows, one row was led by Hamzah may Allaah be pleased with him and the other row was led by 'Umar may Allaah be pleased with him and this is a well known incident which the historians mentioned. This incident was an act to show the strength of the Muslims, and it is evidence for the permissibility of organizing peaceful demonstrations that as a means of expressing oneself.
If these protests are for the sake of demanding a right that was taken away unjustly, and they do not lead to evil consequences, like sabotage or transgression against public properties or forbidden mixing between men and women, and the like, then they are permissible.
"Since these demonstrations are means, then they do not need a special evidence proving their permissibility, because, in principle, means are permissible."
In a Muslim country protests are impermissible because of various Hadiths like example::
"Be obedient to the ruler and give him his right even if he did not give us our right, and not to fight against him unless we noticed him having open Kufr (disbelief) for which we would have a proof with us from Allah." [http://sunnah.com/bukhari/92/8]
‘Iyad ibn Ghanam reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Whoever intends to advise one with authority, he should not do so publicly. Rather, he should take him by the hand and advise him in private. If he accepts the advice, all is well. If he does not accept it, he has fulfilled his duty.” [Musnad Aḥmad 14909 Sahih Al-Albani]
عن عياض بن غنم قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ مَنْ أَرَادَ أَنْ يَنْصَحَ لِسُلْطَانٍ بِأَمْرٍ فَلَا يُبْدِ لَهُ عَلَانِيَةً وَلَكِنْ لِيَأْخُذْ بِيَدِهِ فَيَخْلُوَ بِهِ فَإِنْ قَبِلَ مِنْهُ فَذَاكَ وَإِلَّا كَانَ قَدْ أَدَّى الَّذِي عَلَيْهِ لَهُ
14909 مسند أحمد مسند المكيين
1096 المحدث الألباني خلاصة حكم المحدث إسناده صحيح في تخريج كتاب السنة
