Is it better to reside in Makkah and al-Madinah, or in other countries, if one is a caller to Islam and a teacher?

The questioner : A moment. Our dear brothers. Regarding residence, regarding residence therein. Do we say we are distracted or present? Hm? The one who does not reside in al-Madinah.

The Shaykh : Shaykh al-Islam (may Allah have mercy on him) said that a person’s residence in a country where his faith and certainty increase is better than residing in Makkah, and only in Makkah. Therefore, the Companions (may Allah be pleased with them) left Makkah and al-Madinah and went out to Sham, Iraq, and Egypt. So whenever your staying in a country is more beneficial for you and for others, it is better. Yes. Yes, and Ibn al-Majid also.

The questioner : It may equal more than a year, for the one who prays for one month.

The Shaykh : Makkah, it may be in his own country, with his family and his companions, teaching them and guiding them; this is better, because if Allah guides one person through you, the blessings that come out of that for you