The Ruling on Gaining Citizenship of Non-Muslim Countries for Better Treatment - Shaykh Sālih Al-Fawzān

The Questioner asks: What is the Islamic ruling on a Muslim taking the citizenship of a non-Muslim (kafir) country due to the difference in treatment —because the one who takes it is treated better than others?

The Mufti Shaykh Sālih Al-Fawzān: No, it is not permissible to take the citizenship of the disbelievers, because in that case he becomes one of their subjects under their system and governed by their laws. This is not permissible — he is then under their rule and authority.

[Source: https://youtu.be/vmFKxxdPcyA accessed 18/1/25]