Are We Allowed to Protest or Demonstrate? #Palestine #Israel || The Hot Seat by AMAU
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Permissibility of Protesting in Non-Muslim Countries
- Scholars categorize protests into different types based on their intention and aim.
- The first type aims to change the system and can occur in a Muslim country that prohibits protesting, a Muslim country that allows it, or a non-Muslim country.
- The second type aims to change a specific situation or take a position on an issue.
- The third type aims to bring attention to a particular issue, such as global warming.
- Scholars generally deem protesting as not permissible based on five reasons, including it being a newly invented matter and imitating non-Muslims.
- The means of rejecting something should be derived from the Quran and Sunnah.
Reasons given by scholars against the permissibility of music in Islam.
- It is considered a newly invented matter, which means it is attributed to the religion and seen as an innovation.
- Some scholars argue that music imitates non-Muslims, but this argument is weak as it is not solely unique to them and does not necessarily make it impermissible.
- The concept of mudahara (demonstration) existed in early Islam, where people protested against leaders like Uthman and Al-Hajjaj, indicating that not all forms of protest or expression are prohibited.
- Music may contain elements that go against the Quran and Sunnah, causing harm and problems in society.
- Some argue that music can be seen as an act of worship or a means to get closer to Allah, which would make it an innovation if not legislated. However, others view it as a non-religious activity or a means without the intention of worship.
Discussion on the concept of rejecting oppression and the use of means in achieving objectives.
- Rejecting oppression is a natural tendency of human beings.
- The concept of rejecting oppression does not apply to non-Muslim countries.
- Clear evidence states that going against an oppressive Muslim leader is not permissible.
- Means can lead to good or bad outcomes, while bid'ah (innovation) only leads to negative consequences.
- Means can enter into acts of worship, people's interactions, and norms and customs.
- Pure means are connected to the objective and cannot be detached from it.
- Some means can stand by themselves and have their own rewards.
- It is important to understand the distinction between pure means and means that can stand alone.
- There is a principle that guides us in understanding the use of means in achieving objectives.
Understanding the Concept of Means in Islam and Its Application in Dawah and Protesting
- Means in Islam must be permitted and allowed, and should not be prohibited or haram.
- The principle of "the goal justifies the means" is not from Islam and should not be applied.
- Protesting is not considered a means that leads to good, as it often leads to evil and goes against the teachings of the prophets.
- Means in dawah (Islamic propagation) can be either tokifiya (based on Quran and Sunnah) or ichtihadya (independent reasoning).
- There are different types of means, such as wasa (tools that project the message without interfering), and masala (means that lead to good).
- It is important to consider the harms and negative consequences of protesting before engaging in it.
Reasons why protests are considered haram in Islam.
- Protesting goes against the teachings of the prophets, as they started by addressing the leaders first and working towards change from the top downwards.
- Protests often lead to violence, bloodshed, and loss of lives, as well as the destruction of property and belongings.
- Protests disrupt the daily lives of people, causing stress and inconvenience, such as blocked roads and inability to go to work.
- Protests can create opportunities for criminals to take advantage, leading to increased crime rates.
- Protests distract people from their religious obligations, such as prayer and remembrance of Allah.
- Protests can lead to mixing of genders and wastage of time and money on non-beneficial activities.
- Protests can affirm the concept of democracy and secular liberal states, which goes against the Islamic belief in Allah's sovereignty and authority.
- Protests may not represent the true voice of the majority, as governments tend to focus on the demands of the majority, disregarding the concerns of minorities.
Permissibility of Protests in Islam
- Protests that involve going against the Muslim leader are not allowed.
- The Muslim leader may allow protests due to pressure from non-Muslim countries, but it is still seen as a problem.
- Muslims are commanded to not go against their leader because it is what Allah's messenger taught.
- Overthrowing a non-Muslim ruler using protests is not permissible in Islam.
- Protesting to change non-legislation or raise awareness in non-Muslim countries is also not allowed.
- Peaceful protests prevent people from the remembrance of Allah and involve chanting, which goes against Islamic teachings.
- Protesting is seen as a strong branch of democracy, but Muslims in non-Muslim lands are a small percentage and not protesting does not destroy democracy.
- Not participating in protests can bring harm to oneself as the government expects people to use protests to voice their concerns and bring about change.
The Prohibition of Protesting Yourself
- The reasoning behind the prohibition of protesting yourself is not based on hardship alone.
- When a person is traveling, they are allowed to break their fast because traveling itself is considered a hardship.
- The option to break the fast is given to travelers because of the hardship associated with traveling.
- Hardship cannot be the sole reasoning behind the prohibition as it can be subjective and vary from person to person.
- Protesting is not subjective and is always influenced by external factors.
- The prohibition on protesting comes from the potential harm it can cause, and Islam prioritizes preventing harm over seeking good.
- Even if there are legitimate grievances, the presence of significant harm may outweigh the benefits of protesting.
Potential Harms of Protests
- Some harms can be attributed to democracy issues.
- There may be numerous reasons why protests are not allowed, including motherhood.
- Not all harms are present in every protest, but some are.
- The control and organization of protests can be questionable.
- It is difficult to have a protest without any negative aspects.
- Protests can be associated with free mixing and loss of focus on the main objective.
- Criminal activity and violence can occur during protests.
- Women may be at risk of harassment or assault during protests.
- It is challenging to ensure a completely peaceful protest.
- The potential for harm can deter people from participating in protests.
The Permissibility of Protesting in Islam
- Protesting is a means to raise awareness and bring about change in non-Muslim lands.
- The example of the civil rights movement in America shows that protesting can lead to significant legislative changes.
- The feminism movement also made progress through protesting.
- Protesting is not inherently connected to the actions of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and his companions.
- Protesting can be seen as a means to strengthen democratic principles and advocate for better laws for Muslims in the UK.
- While there may be potential problems in demonstrations, it is important to work with the reality of the situation and learn from past experiences.
Protest is Haram
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Permissibility of Protesting for a Greater Harm
- Sheikh Nathan allows protesting when the harm being protested against is greater than the harm caused by the protest.
- Protesting can be a way for the government to hear the community's voice and bring about change.
- It is called protesting for the lesser of the two harms.
- Some scholars believe it is permissible, while others advise against it.
- It is hard to guarantee that protesting will bring about the desired change.
- The number of Muslims is small compared to those against them, making it less likely for the government to consider their opinions.
- Personal opinion may differ on the effectiveness of protests.
- The example of the Black Lives Matter protests in America shows that protests may not always lead to significant change.
- Demonstrations may be seen as a weak way of voicing opinions.
Discussion on Evaluating Threats and the Role of Scholars
- Evaluating the reality of a threat is crucial before taking any action.
- The opinion of one scholar should not be taken as the ultimate truth, and other scholars may hold different perspectives.
- It is important to consider the credibility and intention of the source before reacting to news or statements.
- The role of scholars who understand the local reality is significant in addressing concerns and providing guidance.
Scholars' Views on Protests and Their Permissibility in Islam
- Protests are categorized into different types based on their intention and aim.
- Scholars generally deem protesting as not permissible in Islam based on various reasons.
- Some scholars argue that music imitates non-Muslims, but this argument is weak.
- The concept of mudahara (demonstration) existed in early Islam, indicating that not all forms of protest are prohibited.
- Music may contain elements that go against the Quran and Sunnah, causing harm and problems in society.
- Means in Islam must be permitted and allowed, and should not be prohibited or haram.
- Protesting often leads to violence, disruption of daily lives, increased crime rates, and distraction from religious obligations.
- Protests can affirm the concept of democracy and secular liberal states, which goes against the Islamic belief in Allah's sovereignty.
- Protests that involve going against the Muslim leader are not allowed.
- Protesting to change non-legislation or raise awareness in non-Muslim countries is also not allowed.
- Not participating in protests can bring harm to oneself as the government expects people to use protests to voice their concerns and bring about change.
The Prohibition of Protesting in Islam
- Protesting is prohibited in Islam due to the potential harm it can cause.
- Islam prioritizes preventing harm over seeking good.
- Protests can lead to significant harm, such as criminal activity and violence.
- Women may be at risk of harassment or assault during protests.
- Protesting can be associated with free mixing and loss of focus on the main objective.
- Some harms can be attributed to democracy issues.
- The control and organization of protests can be questionable.
- Protesting is a means to raise awareness and bring about change in non-Muslim lands.
- Protesting is not inherently connected to the actions of Prophet Muhammad and his companions.
- Protesting is haram because of the potential problems and harm it can cause.
- Some scholars believe that protesting is permissible when the harm being protested against is greater than the harm caused by the protest.
- Protesting can be a way for the government to hear the community's voice and bring about change.
- The effectiveness of protests in bringing about change is debatable.
- Personal opinion may differ on the effectiveness of protests.
- It is important to evaluate the reality of a threat before taking any action.
- The opinion of one scholar should not be taken as the ultimate truth, and other scholars may hold different perspectives.
- The role of scholars who understand the local reality is significant in addressing concerns and providing guidance.