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Are the events that took place in Libya, Egypt, and other countries considered a rebellion against the rulers?

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"Bugha" (rebellion) refers to revolting against the ruler, and it has conditions, including: that the revolters be a group of Muslims, possessing strength (showkah), and that they rebelled to depose the Imam unjustly due to a corrupt interpretation (ta'weel ). Also, that the people had united behind the Imam and felt secure with him, and that the rebellion be in the form of overpowerment (mughalabah) by demonstrating force or fighting. The Shafi'is stipulated that the rebels must have a leader (mutaa') whose opinion they follow. Whoever disobeys the Imam but not in the manner of overpowerment is not considered a rebel. Criticizing corrupt conditions, enjoining good, and forbidding evil are not considered rebellion against the ruler.

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