The ruling on a Muslim residing in the lands of the disbelievers
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Question:
How should the Muslim brothers in Muslim minorities deal with their Catholic governments?
Answer:
First, it is not permissible for a Muslim to reside in the lands of the disbelievers if he is able to migrate to the lands of the Muslims. If his residence is limited and not for permanent settlement, but rather for travel for medical treatment, or to learn something that is not available in the lands of the Muslims and which the Muslims need, or for trade, or for calling to Allah the Exalted, then this limited residence is permissible for the sake of need. Then he returns, holding fast to his religion, manifesting the religion of Islam, and not compromising in the religion of Allah the Exalted.
How should the Muslim brothers in Muslim minorities deal with their Catholic governments?
Answer:
First, it is not permissible for a Muslim to reside in the lands of the disbelievers if he is able to migrate to the lands of the Muslims. If his residence is limited and not for permanent settlement, but rather for travel for medical treatment, or to learn something that is not available in the lands of the Muslims and which the Muslims need, or for trade, or for calling to Allah the Exalted, then this limited residence is permissible for the sake of need. Then he returns, holding fast to his religion, manifesting the religion of Islam, and not compromising in the religion of Allah the Exalted.
Source
الأقليات المسلمة في البلاد الكافرة — alfawzan.live
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