Guidance for the one who attributes his affliction to the rulers and neglects the fear of Allah

Question:
Now, some people, when you tell them that what befalls Muslims—whether it is the injustice of rulers, or a restriction in provision, or any other kind of hardship—is only because of their sins and disobedience, and that the way out is in the fear of Allah, they are repelled by this statement. They attribute all matters to the governments, saying that they are the cause of our afflictions, and that they are the cause of our afflictions, and if they were removed, good would come, and so on. What is your guidance for them?

Answer:
This is ignorance, without a doubt. The rulers have an obligation, and the people have an obligation, and no one bears what is upon the other; each bears what is upon him. The rulers must fear Allah, rule by His Shari'ah, and be just among the people. And the people must fear Allah, fulfill the obligatory duties, and avoid the forbidden. They must also obey the rulers of the Muslims and stick to the community. This is the obligatory duty. Yes.