{
  "id": 17500366,
  "title": "Any attempt to overthrow a just govt is haram, says Islamic scholar",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/any-attempt-to-overthrow-a-just-govt-is-haram-says-islamic-scholar",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-01T00:01:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/11/01/any-attempt-to-overthrow-a-just-govt-is-haram-says-islamic-scholar"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kelantan religious scholar Syeikh Wazir Che Awang Al-Makki has declared that any attempt to overthrow a just government is strictly forbidden, or haram, in Islam. He made this statement during a Sebarkan Salam@Kota Bharu Berselawat programme in Pasir Mas, Malaysia. Syeikh Wazir warned that such actions were reminiscent of the Khawarij, a group that opposed the rule of Saidina Uthman and fought against Saidina Ali. He expressed his disapproval of such actions, especially against the leadership of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. The religious leader emphasized that those who seek to overthrow a just government are acting like the Khawarij. During the event, other religious scholars also spoke about the consequences of undermining the country's leadership, stating that it reflected ingratitude for the stability the nation has enjoyed. They prayed for Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to continue leading the country and for him to have a long life so the people could continue to benefit from his rule.",
  "summary": "Syeikh Wazir Che Awang Al-Makki says such actions are prohibited, comparing them to those of the Khawarij group.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Bernama",
        "title": "General : Govt To Continue Strengthening Islamic Education In Kelantan - Anwar",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/general-govt-to-continue-strengtheninga-islamic-education-in-kelantan",
        "published": "2026-10-31T13:18:51.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Anwar allocates RM2.5mil for dialysis services at Kelantan mosques",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/anwar-allocates-rm2-5mil-for-dialysis-services-at-kelantan-mosques",
        "published": "2026-10-31T14:41:14.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malaysiakini",
        "title": "'Overthrowing just govt is haram': Kelantan religious scholar backs Anwar",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/overthrowing-just-govt-is-haram-kelantan-religious-scholar-backs-anwar",
        "published": "2026-11-01T02:19:55.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}