Shaykh Muhammad al-Madkhalî about al-'Arifi
Scholar: Shaykh Muhammad bin Hâdî al-Madkhalî Source: http://www.sahab.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=129153 Reference: Darulhadith.com http://aFatwa.com What was said by al-'Arifi (or al-'Urayfî): Host: How do we combine between the command of the prophet (sallâ Allâhu 'alayhi wa sallam) to hear and obey the leader even if he flogs your back and takes your property(1) and what the people are doing today? al-'Arifi: "There is of course a difference if the ruler attacks one individual.