In Saudi, the government has banned the use of VPN. So if a person uses VPN (for genuine purposes like accessing some particular website or app) will this be considered as disobeying the Wali ul Amr? Also what is the general principle in this issue as to when a particular act will come under disobeying the Muslim leader.. since we see lot of activities the government has made illegal but the people still do it (like indulging in Halal business without having valid permits)السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته شيخ . حفظكم الله ورعاكم
Answered by:
Asy-Syaikh Ahmad Banajah hafidzahullah
Perlis, Malaysia
Wa-alaykum salāmu wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh. Marḥaban bika akhi al-karīm.
I summarized the point about the two types of rules issued by Muslim rulers to
be added for extra clarity at the end of the article. Please look at it
clearly:
Type 1: Rules Aligned with Sharī'ah Purposes
- These
rules aim to fulfill a Sharī'ah objective, such as determining zakāh
eligibility or protecting social bonds.
- They
are considered Sharī'ah-compliant, even if presented in a modern form.
- Examples:
- Requiring
financial declarations to assess zakāh eligibility.
- Prohibiting
transactions that could harm familial relationships.
Type 2: Rules for Worldly Benefits (Maslaha Dunyawiyah)