Leader ill-treating people in a Muslim state
Question
What should a person do if a cruel leader victimizes his women and police is also under the influence of that leader, in a Muslim State? Does Islam say to remain quiet and bear that cruelty?
Answer
Move away from that land.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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