The ruling on one who does not hold a valid residence permit and does not know the duration of his stay
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, a person has been residing in this country for a long time, but he does not hold a valid residence permit, and he does not know whether he will stay for a long time or a short time. If he is caught by the authorities, and if he is considered a resident, is he to be restricted or is he to flee?
Answer:
First, this is not permissible for him; as long as he has not been granted permission to reside, he exposes himself to liability, fines, and imprisonment. Second, as long as he has not intended to reside and does not know whether he will stay or leave, he has the ruling of a traveler, as previously mentioned.
Honorable Shaykh, a person has been residing in this country for a long time, but he does not hold a valid residence permit, and he does not know whether he will stay for a long time or a short time. If he is caught by the authorities, and if he is considered a resident, is he to be restricted or is he to flee?
Answer:
First, this is not permissible for him; as long as he has not been granted permission to reside, he exposes himself to liability, fines, and imprisonment. Second, as long as he has not intended to reside and does not know whether he will stay or leave, he has the ruling of a traveler, as previously mentioned.
Source
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