The Ruling on Resorting to Man-Made Laws
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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, what should Muslims do in many Islamic countries that do not rule by the Shari'ah? Is it permissible for them to resort to man-made laws because there is nothing else available, so that their rights are not lost?
Answer:
By Allah, this is a calamity. This is a calamity that a Muslim resorts to man-made laws. This is a problem. This is one of the ills of a Muslim remaining under the authority of disbelievers. Therefore, migration is obligatory. It is obligatory for the Muslim to migrate, provided he has the ability. Yes.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, what should Muslims do in many Islamic countries that do not rule by the Shari'ah? Is it permissible for them to resort to man-made laws because there is nothing else available, so that their rights are not lost?
Answer:
By Allah, this is a calamity. This is a calamity that a Muslim resorts to man-made laws. This is a problem. This is one of the ills of a Muslim remaining under the authority of disbelievers. Therefore, migration is obligatory. It is obligatory for the Muslim to migrate, provided he has the ability. Yes.
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