{"_id":"676f1071fe273d57f16f5340","title":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"Is it permissible to overthrow a corrupt and oppressive government?\"}]}","question":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"Out of curiosity: for corrupt governments like the ones oversees in Arab countries - does the Hadith about how its Haram to overthrow governments apply? What about countries stuck in an endless cycle of oppression?\"}]}","answer":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"The idea of achieving change through militant revolutions is not rooted in Islamic principles; it is a concept imported from Europe. In Islam, change begins at the grassroots level. Islamic civilization has faced decline for a long time, culminating in the dissolution of the Ottoman Caliphate after World War I. Since then, we’ve witnessed one revolution after another, often replacing one corrupt and ineffective government with another, with each new regime being worse than the last. This approach has not worked for the past century, so why should it succeed now? The true path to change lies in addressing the underlying issues that led us to this point.\\n\\nFrom a fiqh perspective, taking militant action against a ruler is only allowed if the ruler commits clear kufr (kufr bawaah). Even then, the pros and cons must be carefully considered. Islam does not condone bloodshed and violence as a solution to governance problems. Instead, it encourages reform through peaceful means, wisdom, and patience, focusing on gradual and thoughtful change rather than violent upheaval.\"}]}","tags":[{"_id":"668d9fde0b76658b4c23277c","tag":"Contemporary Life: Politics","count":35}],"createdOn":"2024-12-27T20:39:13.935Z"}