What is the ruling on returning to the lands of disbelief in search of a livelihood?

The questioner : He is six years older than the age of majority, and they are of French nationality. During the period he resided there, he was diligent in teaching them their religion and was careful to maintain his prayers and the Friday prayer as well. He worked there in France, and then the Algerian government called him up for national service. He stayed for that period in Algeria with his uncle. He faces great difficulty living with his uncle, as the uncle insults him and does not want him to live with him. His uncle does not want this brother to live with him. He also finds it difficult to apply his faith in his uncle's house. To France, where he wants to reside. During that period, in this period he wants to reside in France. Rather, he seeks wealth. So that he can return with his family here in Algeria. He asks: What is the ruling on this in the religion of Allah the Exalted?

The Shaykh : It is not permissible to return to France, the land of disbelief, open sinfulness, and lewdness. The earth of Allah is vast. If he is unable to reside in Algeria, the land of Islam and Muslims, the lands of Islam are vast and numerous. Let him migrate to one of them to earn a lawful livelihood. The end does not justify the means. In order to earn money, Muslims must not increase the numbers of the mushrikin (those who associate partners with Allah). Many hadiths have come from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), all of which agree on the prohibition and warning against residing with the mushrikin and sharing their settlement in their lands. One hadith from those is sufficient for you now, namely his saying (peace and blessings be upon him): Therefore, advise him with this advice and remind him of what we have mentioned to you, for the reminder benefits the believers.

The questioner : May Allah reward you with good. His family is in France. What should he do? His mother is in France, and his brothers are in... if I said.

The Shaykh : He should bring them to his country and not return to the land of disbelief. My brother, I hope Allah will guide you. Allah is vast. He has a residence there, a residence in the land of disbelief, and he does not find a residence in any other Islamic country.

The questioner : The residence in France is his mother's residence.

The Shaykh : May Allah guide you. When the Muhajirun migrated from Makkah, they had no dwelling; their dwelling was the mosque. And remember the saying of Allah the Exalted: Perhaps you have understood me. And beware, if Allah wills. Peace be upon you.