Is it permissible for a Muslim to reside in the lands of disbelievers for the sake of study?
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Question:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh. This questioner says: Is it permissible for a Muslim to reside in the lands of disbelievers for the sake of study?
Answer:
Yes, provided he displays his religion, it is permissible to reside for the sake of study that he does not find except with them, and he is in need of it, or the Muslims are in need of it. It is permissible to the extent of the study, provided he displays his religion and holds fast to it. He does not go to houses of entertainment, theaters, or dance halls. He stays away from and does not go to places that promote disbelief. Rather, he should be on guard against them, limit himself to his study, and uphold his religion. He maintains the prayer, protects himself, and guards against their propaganda.
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh. This questioner says: Is it permissible for a Muslim to reside in the lands of disbelievers for the sake of study?
Answer:
Yes, provided he displays his religion, it is permissible to reside for the sake of study that he does not find except with them, and he is in need of it, or the Muslims are in need of it. It is permissible to the extent of the study, provided he displays his religion and holds fast to it. He does not go to houses of entertainment, theaters, or dance halls. He stays away from and does not go to places that promote disbelief. Rather, he should be on guard against them, limit himself to his study, and uphold his religion. He maintains the prayer, protects himself, and guards against their propaganda.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، هل يجوز للمسلم الإقامة في بلاد الكفار لأجل الدراسة؟ للشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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