The Ruling on Working in the Lands of Disbelief to Seek Livelihood
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Question:
The questioner asks: What is the ruling on working in the lands of disbelief if a Muslim cannot find work in the lands of the Muslims?
Answer:
There is nothing wrong with that; seeking a livelihood is permissible, especially for one in need, whether in the lands of disbelief or in the lands of the Muslims. However, he must hold firmly to his religion, maintain his religion, and establish the prayer in the lands of disbelief while seeking a livelihood. He seeks a livelihood and holds firmly to his religion; there is nothing wrong with that. Yes.
The questioner asks: What is the ruling on working in the lands of disbelief if a Muslim cannot find work in the lands of the Muslims?
Answer:
There is nothing wrong with that; seeking a livelihood is permissible, especially for one in need, whether in the lands of disbelief or in the lands of the Muslims. However, he must hold firmly to his religion, maintain his religion, and establish the prayer in the lands of disbelief while seeking a livelihood. He seeks a livelihood and holds firmly to his religion; there is nothing wrong with that. Yes.
Source
مجالس رمضانية - الجمعة/ 2/رمضان/1439 هـ — alfawzan.live (20:20)
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