Assalamu Alaykum Shaykh,
I am aware of the severity of revolts and the chaos it creates but if the ruling of revolting against the state was a matter of belief, then how would one understand the rebellions of great companions like Muawiya, al-Husayn, Abdullah ibn Zubayr (may Allah be pleased with them)? By extension, would rebellion have its contextual justification because if it was a matter of aqeedah, then the companions would not have rebelled.
Hence, would we say that their decisions to revolt against the state was an exercise of ijtihad and if so, would this then make the issue of rebellion a legal matter rather than a creedal issue?
Jazakallah Khair, may Allah reward you and Seekersguidance for your efforts.