The traveler who migrates to seek a livelihood
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The questioner:
This questioner says: Is a man who migrates from his family to another country to seek a livelihood called a migrant, or what is he called?
The Shaykh:
He is not called a migrant; he is seeking a livelihood. He has not left the religion; he is seeking a livelihood. There is nothing wrong with it; seeking a livelihood is permissible. His action may be permissible, and he may even be rewarded for it if his intention is to keep himself from begging and to provide for his family. He is rewarded for that. Seeking a livelihood is a righteous deed.[Al-'Ankabut 29:17] Or worship Him. Yes, walk in His paths and eat from His provision. Yes.
The presenter:
He advised you.
The Shaykh:
It is said that he is a migrant; it is not said that he is a migrant; it is said that he is seeking a livelihood. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
This questioner says: Is a man who migrates from his family to another country to seek a livelihood called a migrant, or what is he called?
The Shaykh:
He is not called a migrant; he is seeking a livelihood. He has not left the religion; he is seeking a livelihood. There is nothing wrong with it; seeking a livelihood is permissible. His action may be permissible, and he may even be rewarded for it if his intention is to keep himself from begging and to provide for his family. He is rewarded for that. Seeking a livelihood is a righteous deed.
So seek from Allah provision
فَابْتَغُوا عِندَ اللَّهِ الرِّزْقَThe presenter:
He advised you.
The Shaykh:
It is said that he is a migrant; it is not said that he is a migrant; it is said that he is seeking a livelihood. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
Source
شرح كتاب الإيمان من صحيح البخاري، بداية من باب : دعاؤكم إيمانكم — islamhouse.com (51:01)
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