Library Ethics Greater Sins Chapter 3 First Greater Sin: Shirk (Polytheism) Referring to the Unjust Ruler is Not Allowed
Referring to the Unjust Ruler is Not Allowed
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Referring to the Unjust Ruler is Not Allowed
So far, we have seen that obedience to Allah (S.w.T.) is obligatory and so is the obedience to the Holy Prophet (S) and his Twelve Successors (Imams a.s). and whoever else Allah (S.w.T.) has ordered to obey. Their obedience is also a must i.e. of the Fuqaha, in case of religious matters. It is absolutely ‘HarÄm’ to appeal for justice in the courts of the unjust rulers. Referring to them is the same as seeking the help of Satan. Whatever benefit is derived through such cases is also HarÄm even if one is the rightful claimant. Imam Ja’far as-Sadiq (a.s.) says,
“If one files a suit of law in the court of a ruler, even if the plaintiff is on the right, his claim would tantamount to his making Satan (false deity) his judge. And whatever he gets through this Judgement is HarÄm even though it was from his rights.”
“...then if you quarrel about anything, refer it to Allah and the Apostle...”
(Surah an-NisÄ’ 4:59)
