What is the ruling for one who is in a country where the hudud (fixed Qur'anic punishments) are not implemented?

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The questioner : One who is in a country where the hudud (fixed Qur'anic punishments) are not implemented...?

The Shaykh : If he is able to implement the hudud (fixed Qur'anic punishments) himself, he should do so. If it would result in harm, he should leave it.

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