Living with Non-Muslims
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The first and third questions from Fatwa No. ( 2165 )
Q 1: I live with ten other colleagues from different countries: nine of them are Christians, and the tenth does not adhere to any religion . We eat the main meal together at one table, which is prepared by two of the students each day on a rotating basis. Is it religiously permissible for us to eat with these people? I note that my financial and academic circumstances do not allow me to live alone ever
A 1: The Shari'ah of Islam is based on ease and simplicity, and the removal of hardship. You may continue living with them as long as you are unable to live alone, but you must call them to Allah through your words, your actions, and your dealings with them; perhaps Allah will make a blessing in you
Q 3: The interaction among these people involves a lot of affection and kindness. Often, some of them invite others to their private rooms to eat light meals, or to have drinks or fruits and the like. I expect that some of them will invite me (whether the Christians among them or the one with no religion) . Should I accept their invitations, and in turn invite them in the same way, or should I refuse? I am striving to explain the teachings of Islam to them through word and deed, if Allah wills. My fear—if I refuse—is that they will understand it as stubbornness and isolationism in Islam, which will lead them to repel it and distance themselves from understanding it. What is your opinion?
A 3: Invite them to your place, accept their invitations, and call them to Allah, as mentioned in the answer to the first question.
And success is from Allah, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his Companions.
Q 1: I live with ten other colleagues from different countries: nine of them are Christians, and the tenth does not adhere to any religion . We eat the main meal together at one table, which is prepared by two of the students each day on a rotating basis. Is it religiously permissible for us to eat with these people? I note that my financial and academic circumstances do not allow me to live alone ever
A 1: The Shari'ah of Islam is based on ease and simplicity, and the removal of hardship. You may continue living with them as long as you are unable to live alone, but you must call them to Allah through your words, your actions, and your dealings with them; perhaps Allah will make a blessing in you
Q 3: The interaction among these people involves a lot of affection and kindness. Often, some of them invite others to their private rooms to eat light meals, or to have drinks or fruits and the like. I expect that some of them will invite me (whether the Christians among them or the one with no religion) . Should I accept their invitations, and in turn invite them in the same way, or should I refuse? I am striving to explain the teachings of Islam to them through word and deed, if Allah wills. My fear—if I refuse—is that they will understand it as stubbornness and isolationism in Islam, which will lead them to repel it and distance themselves from understanding it. What is your opinion?
A 3: Invite them to your place, accept their invitations, and call them to Allah, as mentioned in the answer to the first question.
And success is from Allah, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his Companions.
Source
www.alifta.gov.sa
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