Is it permissible to travel to non-Muslim countries to seek a livelihood?
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Question:
May Allah reward you. Honorable Shaykh, this questioner says: What is the ruling on migrating to the lands of the disbelievers under the pretext of work and increasing one's earnings?
Answer:
Does he need to travel to the lands of the disbelievers for trade or to seek a livelihood, while holding fast to his religion and returning? There is nothing wrong with that, and he is in need of it, as there is no work in the lands of the Muslims. However, as long as there is work in the lands of the Muslims, it is not permissible for him to go to the disbelievers.
May Allah reward you. Honorable Shaykh, this questioner says: What is the ruling on migrating to the lands of the disbelievers under the pretext of work and increasing one's earnings?
Answer:
Does he need to travel to the lands of the disbelievers for trade or to seek a livelihood, while holding fast to his religion and returning? There is nothing wrong with that, and he is in need of it, as there is no work in the lands of the Muslims. However, as long as there is work in the lands of the Muslims, it is not permissible for him to go to the disbelievers.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [3436/1735] هل يجوز السفر إلى بلاد غير المسلمين لطلب الرزق؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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