What is the ruling on going to the lands of disbelief for the purpose of work and residing there for years?
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Question:
The questioner says: You mentioned yesterday (may Allah preserve you) that it is not permissible to travel to the lands of the disbelievers for tourism only. Is it permissible for a person to go to the lands of the disbelievers for the purpose of work and seeking a livelihood, and to stay there for a period of years?
Answer:
Yes, indeed. If he did not find work in the lands of the Muslims, he may travel to seek a livelihood, even in the lands of the disbelievers, provided he holds fast to his religion. Yes. But if he found work in the lands of the Muslims, he does not go to the lands of the disbelievers for the sake of seeking work, yes, or seeking a livelihood, yes.
The questioner says: You mentioned yesterday (may Allah preserve you) that it is not permissible to travel to the lands of the disbelievers for tourism only. Is it permissible for a person to go to the lands of the disbelievers for the purpose of work and seeking a livelihood, and to stay there for a period of years?
Answer:
Yes, indeed. If he did not find work in the lands of the Muslims, he may travel to seek a livelihood, even in the lands of the disbelievers, provided he holds fast to his religion. Yes. But if he found work in the lands of the Muslims, he does not go to the lands of the disbelievers for the sake of seeking work, yes, or seeking a livelihood, yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما حكم الذهاب إلى بلاد الكفر لأجل العمل والإقامة لسنوات؟ لمعالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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