Is migration obligatory for one who is unable to manifest his religion and is forced to commit sins?
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The questioner:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, is migration obligatory for one who is unable to manifest his religion, such as calling to tawhid (the oneness of Allah) and warning against bid'ah (religious innovations), and is forced to commit sins?
The Shaykh:
Without a doubt. If he is able to do so, it is obligatory for him. It is not permissible for him to remain in a country where he is unable to manifest his religion or is forced to commit forbidden acts. Yes.
The presenter:
He says: Honorable Shaykh.
The Shaykh:
[An-Nisa 4:97]. Yes. [An-Nisa 4:97]. Yes.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, is migration obligatory for one who is unable to manifest his religion, such as calling to tawhid (the oneness of Allah) and warning against bid'ah (religious innovations), and is forced to commit sins?
The Shaykh:
Without a doubt. If he is able to do so, it is obligatory for him. It is not permissible for him to remain in a country where he is unable to manifest his religion or is forced to commit forbidden acts. Yes.
The presenter:
He says: Honorable Shaykh.
The Shaykh:
the earth of Allah spacious [enough] for you to emigrate therein
تَكُنْ أَرْضُ اللَّهِ وَاسِعَةً فَتُهَاجِرُوا فِيهَاFor those, their refuge is Hell - and evil it is as a destination.
فَأُولَٰئِكَ مَأْوَاهُمْ جَهَنَّمُ وَسَاءَتْ مَصِيرًا
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [225 -521] هل الذي لا يستطيع إظهار دينه ويُجبر على ارتكاب المعاصي هل تجب عليه الهجرة؟ — youtube.com
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