The presentation aimed to cover the question of whether Muslims are  allowed to reside in non-Muslim majority countries under the condition  of religious freedom. It encompassed an analysis of the major textual  evidence on this topic, regardless of whether they argue for  permissibility or prohibition. The focus is to engage with the seemingly  contradictory arguments considering their authenticity, historical  context and meaning, in the hope of coming close to, or advancing, the  understanding of the religious opinion on the matter. Shaykh Zaini  argued that emigration was mandatory under certain historical  circumstances experienced by early companions, then it became advisory  following the conquest of Mecca and the establishment of the religion.