The Ruling on Traveling to the Lands of Disbelievers for Study and Tourism
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Question:
A questioner asks: What is the ruling on traveling to the lands of disbelievers for the purpose of study? And what is the ruling if the travel is for tourism?
Answer:
Traveling for tourism to the lands of disbelievers is not permissible. It is not permissible to travel for tourism; tourism there is evil. However, traveling to learn, if it is beneficial learning for him and for the Muslim community, and if the specialization is only available there, there is no harm, provided he adheres to his religion and maintains his commitment to his faith. Yes.
A questioner asks: What is the ruling on traveling to the lands of disbelievers for the purpose of study? And what is the ruling if the travel is for tourism?
Answer:
Traveling for tourism to the lands of disbelievers is not permissible. It is not permissible to travel for tourism; tourism there is evil. However, traveling to learn, if it is beneficial learning for him and for the Muslim community, and if the specialization is only available there, there is no harm, provided he adheres to his religion and maintains his commitment to his faith. Yes.
Source
كتاب آحاديث الفتن والحوادث، أحاديث الفتن والحوادث [02] — alfawzan.live (55:27)
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