What is the criterion for manifesting the religion in the lands of the disbelievers? Does it mean that they leave them to pray and fast?

Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, what is the criterion for manifesting the religion in the lands of the disbelievers? Does it mean that they leave them to pray and fast and do other things, or what is the criterion?

Answer:
No, that is a mistake. Some people say that the criterion for manifesting the religion is that they leave them to pray and fast and do not interfere with them. This is not the case even with the Israelis; they do not prevent them from fasting or praying, and they do not prevent them from this. This is not manifesting the religion. Manifesting the religion is calling to Allah, clarifying the invalidity of shirk (associating partners with Allah) and the obligation of tawhid (the oneness of Allah), and calling to one's creed. This is manifesting the religion, and it includes commanding prayer at its proper time. Yes.