The Impact of Preventive Regulations and Lack of Funds on Migration
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, the current regulations of some countries may prevent some Muslims from migrating, as well as a lack of money, and the unavailability of work and housing. Do they sin in this case?
Answer:
If it is decreed that there is a system preventing them from leaving their country, and they are unable to do so, and there is no possibility of attempting it, they are excused in this matter until the obstacle is removed. Then they migrate. Your intention must remain present, along with hatred of the disbelievers and hatred of their lands; this is necessary. The intention to migrate must remain with you, and as soon as you are able, you migrate. Allah the Exalted says:[At-Taghabun 64:16].
Honorable Shaykh, the current regulations of some countries may prevent some Muslims from migrating, as well as a lack of money, and the unavailability of work and housing. Do they sin in this case?
Answer:
If it is decreed that there is a system preventing them from leaving their country, and they are unable to do so, and there is no possibility of attempting it, they are excused in this matter until the obstacle is removed. Then they migrate. Your intention must remain present, along with hatred of the disbelievers and hatred of their lands; this is necessary. The intention to migrate must remain with you, and as soon as you are able, you migrate. Allah the Exalted says:
So fear Allah as much as you are able
فَاتَّقُوا اللَّهَ مَا اسْتَطَعْتُمْ
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 149 من 175 /شرح بلوغ المرام/الجهاد/أحاديث في الجهاد/صالح الفوزان/الحديث/كبار العلماء — youtube.com (1:08:03)
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