REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA -- In Islam, the act of separatism against the legitimate government is a very crucial and important issue. This issue has also been discussed in the Quran, Hadith, and scholars.

As the main guideline of Muslims, the Quran emphasizes the importance of obedience to the rightful leader as long as they rule justly and in accordance with the law of God. One oft-quoted verse is Surah an-Nisa' verse 59:

Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala (SWT) said:

One of the verses that is often quoted is Surah An-Nisa' verse 59: Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala (SWT) says: