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The Ḥūthīs of Yemen: Their Reality, the Ruling on Fighting Them, and the Position of Ahl al-Sunnah In this powerful and comprehensive clarification, Shaykh Sulaymān ibn Salīm Allāh ar-Ruḥaylī حفظه الله addresses the conflict in Yemen, the reality of the Ḥūthīs, and the established principles of Ahl al-Sunnah wa-l-Jamāʿah concerning the Khawārij, Jihād, legitimate authority, and the obligations of Muslims towards their brothers. The Shaykh begins by explaining his religious judgement concerning the Ḥūthīs, describing them as Khawārij and warning against their beliefs and actions. He then draws attention to what he regards as the contradictions of those who remained silent when the mosques of Ahl al-Ḥadīth were being attacked, their people were being subjected to aggression, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was being targeted, yet began raising objections concerning the blood of Muslims when military action was undertaken against the Ḥūthīs. Drawing upon the established rulings of the Sharīʿah concerning the Khawārij and rebellious transgressors (al-Bughāh), the Shaykh explains why he considers the fighting undertaken by the people of Yemen and those whose assistance was requested by its legitimate government to be legislated by the Sharīʿah. However, the Shaykh makes an essential distinction between the permissibility of fighting under legitimate authority and the actions of individuals who independently seek to participate in conflicts abroad. He emphatically reiterates that a Muslim residing in his own country is not permitted to travel to another country to participate in fighting except under the banner of his Muslim ruler or with his permission. These are established principles which, he explains, do not change according to circumstances, emotions, or personal desires. Furthermore, the Shaykh addresses the responsibility of believing men and women residing outside Yemen, reminding them that supporting their brothers is not restricted to participation in warfare. Rather, he emphasises the obligation of sincere supplication, describing those who supplicate for their brothers as soldiers supporting them through their prayers. The Shaykh also discusses the position of soldiers serving in the coalition forces at the request of Yemen’s government, the virtue of guarding the frontiers (Ribāṭ), and the rewards he hopes Allah will grant those fulfilling these duties. Throughout this clarification, the Shaykh repeatedly emphasises a fundamental principle: the principles of Ahl al-Sunnah wa-l-Jamāʿah are consistent, their foundations do not change, and their religious rulings must be governed by the Sharīʿah rather than emotional reactions or contradictory standards. Speaker: Shaykh Sulaymān ibn Salīm Allāh ar-Ruḥaylī حفظه الله Topics discussed: The Ḥūthīs of Yemen, the Khawārij, the rulings concerning fighting rebellious groups, legitimate Muslim authority, the conditions governing participation in warfare, the obligation of supplication, the virtue of Ribāṭ, and the unchanging principles of Ahl al-Sunnah. #SulaymanArRuhayli #Yemen #Houthis #AhlAlSunnah #Salafiyyah #IslamicKnowledge
