Is it permissible to travel to the lands of the disbelievers to study medicine if the expertise is not available in the Islamic lands?
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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, is it permissible to travel to the lands of the disbelievers to complete studies in human medicine because the advancement and expertise are not available in our Islamic lands?
Answer:
He replied: If the Muslims have a need for a specialization that is not found in the lands of the Muslims, he may travel to the lands of the disbelievers to acquire this specialization in order to benefit the Muslims with it, but he must hold fast to his religion, manifest his religion, not compromise on his religion, and fear the fitnah (trial, discord or temptation). Yes.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, is it permissible to travel to the lands of the disbelievers to complete studies in human medicine because the advancement and expertise are not available in our Islamic lands?
Answer:
He replied: If the Muslims have a need for a specialization that is not found in the lands of the Muslims, he may travel to the lands of the disbelievers to acquire this specialization in order to benefit the Muslims with it, but he must hold fast to his religion, manifest his religion, not compromise on his religion, and fear the fitnah (trial, discord or temptation). Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [3045- 4717] هل يجوز السفر إلى بلاد الكفار لدراسة الطب إذا لم تتوفر الخبرة في البلاد الإسلامية؟ — youtube.com
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