Can a country whose laws are not Islamic be called a "Muslim country" if the majority of its inhabitants pronounce the Shahada?
A country is considered a Muslim country if the word is for the people of Islam, its Islamic rituals are manifest, and disbelievers are prevented from openly displaying their disbelief unless with the permission of the Muslims, even if man-made laws are applied in it. However, if manifestations of disbelief prevail in it, it is not considered a Muslim country, even if Muslims are numerous there. A Muslim is permitted to reside in lands of disbelief if they are secure in their religion and can openly display its rituals. Generally, Arab and Muslim countries are considered Muslim countries, even if they are not ruled by Islamic law or if there are Jews and Christians in them, as long as the rituals of Islam are manifest therein.
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