Ruling by laws in some countries and the obligation regarding that

The questioner:
In some Islamic countries, they cite and rule by law rather than by the Shari'ah. How do you view this, given the word of Allah the Exalted: "O you who believe, obey Allah and His Messenger and those in authority among you"?

The Shaykh:
Allah is the Greatest.

The questioner:
Yes.

The Shaykh:
Correct,

The questioner:
I say: the Messenger, and I say: "those in authority among you." And among the issues that exist today are inheritance, nature, free mixing, and the management of books on sex in schools, among other things. And how do we know?

The Shaykh:
The action is to do what you can, to be able to change this matter or leave it and stay away from it. Do what you can, and say: "I did what I was able to." As for the one who cannot, , but you must stay away from these countries as much as possible, staying away from these countries as much as possible, if you are able to do so. Yes. And Allah the Exalted knows best. May Allah keep him safe.