Sahih al-Bukhari · Hadith 2955

Fighting for the Cause of Allah (Jihaad)

Narrated Ibn `Umar: The Prophet said, "It is obligatory for one to listen to and obey (the ruler's orders) unless these orders involve one of disobedience (to Allah); but if an act of disobedience (to Allah) is imposed, he should not listen to or obey it