The Muslim’s Work as a Police Officer in Lands of Disbelief
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Question:
This questioner says: Is it permissible for a Muslim residing in the lands of disbelief to work as a police officer, provided he is not assisting the oppressors? For example, working in traffic police, or with those who apprehend criminals, or drug users? Is it permissible? Is it permissible for a Muslim residing in the lands of disbelief to work as a police officer, provided he is not assisting the oppressors, such as working in traffic police, or with those who apprehend criminals, or drug users?
Answer:
No, he must not be a soldier for the disbelievers. A Muslim must not be a soldier for the disbelievers, because he would be under their authority and an executor of their orders, so it is not permissible for him to do so. However, if he works in a non-police capacity, meaning he builds, sews, or works in factories, there is no harm in that.
This questioner says: Is it permissible for a Muslim residing in the lands of disbelief to work as a police officer, provided he is not assisting the oppressors? For example, working in traffic police, or with those who apprehend criminals, or drug users? Is it permissible? Is it permissible for a Muslim residing in the lands of disbelief to work as a police officer, provided he is not assisting the oppressors, such as working in traffic police, or with those who apprehend criminals, or drug users?
Answer:
No, he must not be a soldier for the disbelievers. A Muslim must not be a soldier for the disbelievers, because he would be under their authority and an executor of their orders, so it is not permissible for him to do so. However, if he works in a non-police capacity, meaning he builds, sews, or works in factories, there is no harm in that.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [3436/2269] عمل المسلم شرطيا في بلاد الكفر - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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