What is the ruling on the migration of one who embraced Islam in the lands of the disbelievers?
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Question:
The questioner: Is it true that for one who embraces Islam in the lands of the disbelievers, migration is recommended (mustahabb) and not obligatory?
Answer:
No, migration is obligatory for one who is able, for one who is unable to manifest his religion. If one is unable to manifest his religion, migration is obligatory upon him if he is able. If he is not able, he remains and holds fast to his religion until he is able, then he migrates. Yes.
The questioner: Is it true that for one who embraces Islam in the lands of the disbelievers, migration is recommended (mustahabb) and not obligatory?
Answer:
No, migration is obligatory for one who is able, for one who is unable to manifest his religion. If one is unable to manifest his religion, migration is obligatory upon him if he is able. If he is not able, he remains and holds fast to his religion until he is able, then he migrates. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما حكم هجرة من أسلم في بلاد الكفار؟ لمعالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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