The participation of preachers in parliaments and the argument based on the story of Yusuf

The questioner:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. In some Islamic countries, many preachers participate in parliaments and elections. Their argument is that if we leave these fields, the secularists, communists, and others will take over. They cite the story of Yusuf (peace be upon him), where he asked the ruler of Egypt to appoint him over the treasuries of Egypt. Is this argument correct?

The Shaykh:
This requires consideration. First, this argument involves a Muslim coming under the rule of disbelievers. It is not permissible for a Muslim to come under the rule of disbelievers or to take their nationality. This is not permissible for a Muslim because this gives the disbeliever authority over the Muslim. However, he may reside among them out of dire necessity or pressing need, without entering their parliaments or participating in their matters of disbelief or their systems of disbelief. This is not permissible. Only residence is permissible out of dire necessity; otherwise, no. He does not enter their systems or their jobs. He has no argument in the story of Yusuf (peace be upon him), because Yusuf took charge of the matter. He took charge of the matter and changed it from a system of disbelief to a system of Islam. Yes.

The questioner:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success.

The Shaykh:
Yusuf became the king. He became the king and took charge. Yes.