An-Nawawi said, “As for rebelling against the ruler and fighting him, it is forbidden by consensus (ijma) of the Muslims even if he is sinful and oppressive. I have mentioned many traditions (hadith) with this meaning. The people of the Sunnah have agreed that the ruler should not be removed due to his sinfulness. As for the view mentioned in the books of jurisprudence (fiqh) from some of our companions that he should be removed, which is also the opinion of the Mu’tazilates, then it is a serious mistake from them and is in opposition to the consensus. The scholars have said the reason his removal and rebellion against him is forbidden is because of what that entails of tribulations, bloodshed, and corruption, for the harm in removing the ruler is greater than letting him remain.” Source: Sharh Sahih Muslim 1840
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