Leader ill-treating people in a Muslim state

Q: 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?

A: Move away from that land.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

 

Answered by:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)