The President of the Republic in Non-Arab Countries and Whether He Is the One in Authority

Question:
He says: May Allah reward you. We live in various non-Arab republics, and most of the people there are Muslims. The question is: Is the President of the Republic considered the one in authority for the Muslims?

Answer:
The one in authority is over his country, and you are under his authority. You are under his authority. And as mentioned previously, if you are able to agree on one person to organize your affairs, to organize your affairs in terms of fatwas, and in terms of matters such as divorce and marriage and these things, then this is obligatory for the Muslims. A small gathering of Muslims in those countries for the sake of necessity is possible. Just as the congregation while traveling appoints one person over them. This is a recommended practice (sunnah). They appoint one person over them so that they do not differ and so that no discord arises between them. This is temporary. This is a temporary authority according to necessity. Yes.