The Blessing of Security and Faith in This Land, and the Obligation to Be Grateful for It

Question:
Security and faith are great blessings under whose shade we live and which we experience in this blessed land. What is our duty, Shaykh Salih, toward this security in which we live? What is the duty of the citizen, the resident, the pilgrim, the one performing 'Umrah, and everyone else in these days?

Answer:
Yes, these are two blessings: security and faith. Faith is the religion and holding fast to it. Security is safety from fear. Ibrahim (peace be upon him) supplicated for security before asking for provision. He said: Perhaps they will be grateful.
So this security is a blessing from Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He) that enables them to attend to their affairs and carry out their beneficial work. If they were in fear, they would not be able to do any work. But Allah, by His grace and kindness, bestows upon them the blessing of security so that they may work for their worldly life and their Hereafter. This is a favor from Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He) and a blessing from Allah (Mighty and Majestic) upon His servants. The security and faith that this country enjoys is something, praise be to Allah, that is evident and known to near and far. This requires us to be grateful to Allah (Mighty and Majestic) and to supplicate for our rulers. Rejoice in the blessing of Allah; say, "By the favor of Allah, let them rejoice; that is better than what they accumulate."