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﴿ فَاسْأَلُوا أَهْلَ الذِّكْرِ إِن كُنتُمْ لَا تَعْلَمُونَ ﴾

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What is the ruling on working in the National Guard in the lands of disbelief?

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Question:
He has a job opportunity in the National Guard in his country, which is a disbeliever’s country. He says, “I can determine the tasks I perform and am not forced to do anything else.” He asks, “Is it permissible to join this group of police?”

Answer:
Yes, if you are in need of working with them and this does not compromise any matter of your religion, and you are able to perform your religion, your prayers, and your religious affairs, then there is no harm in working to seek sustenance.
Source قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما حكم العمل في الحرس الوطني في بلاد الكُفر؟ لمعالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com

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