(Second chain) It is narrated from Sayyiduna Ali (may Allah be pleased with him), the Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: When there is disobedience to Allah, then obedience to the creation is not permissible.
Hadith Referenceالفتح الربانی / كتاب الخلافة والإمارة / 12116
Hadith Gradingمحدثین:صحیح
Hadith Takhrij«اسناده صحيح علي شرط الشيخين، أخرجه بنحوه مع القصة البخاري 7257، ومسلم: 1840 ، (انظر مسند أحمد ترقيم الرسالة: 1095 ترقیم بيت الأفكار الدولية: 1095»
Brief Explanation
Benefits: … The fundamental principle and rule is that obedience is due to Allah Ta'ala and His Messenger, and disobedience to both must be avoided. There is no third entity whose status, in the matter of obedience and disobedience, is independent and intrinsic.