Is it permissible to travel to the lands of disbelievers for the sake of trade?
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The questioner:
May Allah reward you. Honorable Shaykh, a questioner says: Is it permissible to travel with the intention of trade and earning a livelihood to the lands of disbelievers, even though he can dispense with this livelihood in his own country by earning it there?
The Shaykh:
There is no harm in traveling for trade. One may travel to the lands of disbelievers for trade; there is nothing wrong with it, because this is a pressing need. However, this must be done while holding fast to his religion and maintaining his Islamic appearance and manners, and the travel should be limited to the extent of the need.
The presenter:
Peace be upon you.
The Shaykh:
The reason for which travel to the lands of disbelievers is permissible is trade. Trading, yes.
May Allah reward you. Honorable Shaykh, a questioner says: Is it permissible to travel with the intention of trade and earning a livelihood to the lands of disbelievers, even though he can dispense with this livelihood in his own country by earning it there?
The Shaykh:
There is no harm in traveling for trade. One may travel to the lands of disbelievers for trade; there is nothing wrong with it, because this is a pressing need. However, this must be done while holding fast to his religion and maintaining his Islamic appearance and manners, and the travel should be limited to the extent of the need.
The presenter:
Peace be upon you.
The Shaykh:
The reason for which travel to the lands of disbelievers is permissible is trade. Trading, yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [3436/1576] هل يجوز السفر إلى بلاد الكفار من أجل التجارة؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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