The ruling on a Muslim residing in the lands of the disbelievers
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Question:
The questioner says: Honorable Shaykh, I am a Muslim born in the lands of the disbelievers and I hold their citizenship. Is it permissible for me to reside among them? I have heard that a Muslim’s deeds, such as prayer and others, are suspended as long as he remains among the disbelievers until he leaves for the lands of Islam.
Answer:
Allah (Exalted and Majestic is He) says:[At-Taghabun 64:16] So if you are able to migrate to the lands of the Muslims, it is obligatory for you to do so; you must hasten to do so. But if you are unable to, then you are excused and you are among the weak, as has been mentioned before. However, try—what I mean is, do not remain silent and surrender; try to leave the lands of the disbelievers. When your work comes, do not say it is in that place. Yes.
The questioner says: Honorable Shaykh, I am a Muslim born in the lands of the disbelievers and I hold their citizenship. Is it permissible for me to reside among them? I have heard that a Muslim’s deeds, such as prayer and others, are suspended as long as he remains among the disbelievers until he leaves for the lands of Islam.
Answer:
Allah (Exalted and Majestic is He) says:
So fear Allah as much as you are able
فَاتَّقُوا اللَّهَ مَا اسْتَطَعْتُمْ
Source
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