“And do not obey the order of the transgressors, Who cause corruption in the land and do not amend.” (Qur’an 26:151-152)
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The Ibadis do not encourage revolts against their Imams to avoid bloodshed. It is justifiable only as a last resort and in extreme circumstances. It is the right of every Muslim to be given consultation. The history of the Ibadi Imamate in Oman speaks for itself.
Let us see who really presided over chaos and death and who were beacons of stability.
These excerpts are taken from the book: Ibadhism The Cinderella of Islam.
First let us take a look at house Uthmaniyyun
*notes* The above text says:
Uthman ibn Affan—murdered by fellow Muslims — This is because he was not killed by the Uthmaniyyun. He was killed by fellow Muslims as he would not be deposed peacefully.
Ali bin Abi Talib—murdered by a fellow Muslim. He was killed by Ibn Muljam in retaliation for the slaughter at Nahawan.
We would personally have switched out the negative word ‘murdered’ with a more neutral word ‘killed’.
Because Muslims can kill if it is with in the limits set by Allah. But murder would imply that a person had no right.
Now, let us take a look at house Abbasids
Now let us take a look at House Ibadi
Btw, when it says above: * deposed * this is like when the president of the former United States gets impeached, or removed from office, for example. Or like the CEO of a company being asked to step down due to negligence and/or other reasons.
The one who is deposed is not sought out and not killed. They are simply deposed for either being incompetent and/or not fit to lead. No favoritisms based upon tribal, clan, ethnic group or family loyalty.
Deposed is the graceful exit from public office.
However, if that individual does not go quietly, revolution is on the table. The Amir of the Muslims is in service to the Muslims and is not above the commands of Allah nor above public backpacks for lacking in issues of statecraft.
If you wish to read more, you are invited to read:
Ibadhism: The Cinderella Story of Islam. This is an excellent book by the noble Shaykh Soud H. Al-Ma’awaly (May Allah continue to benefit us by him)
May Allah (swt) Forgive the Ummah.
May Allah (swt) Guide the Ummah.
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