Is it obligatory for a Muslim in non-Muslim countries to obey their leaders and adhere to their laws?

The questioner : Yes. Shaykh, once, my sister in the lands of the disbelievers, does it obligate obeying the rulers?

The Shaykh : Yes, in the lands of the disbelievers, it is obligatory to obey them in the state system. Except for disobedience to Allah, that is not allowed. I mean, it is not permissible for a person, for example, to violate the traffic regulations. Or any other regulations. Because you are now under our protection.

The questioner : And if it contradicts the Shari'ah? And if it contradicts the Shari'ah? It goes against the Shari'ah.

The Shaykh : No, if it does not contradict the Shari'ah, no. But if it does not contradict the Shari'ah, regarding them, they have no Shari'ah, so they are elements, but as for us, as long as it does not contradict the Shari'ah, it is obligatory for us to obey them. However, if it contradicts the Shari'ah, by saying to us, "Carry the jars of intoxicants to such-and-such a place," then do not obey them.