What is the ruling on going to the lands of disbelief for the purpose of working there?
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Abu Layla : This is Hamad raising his hand from over there.
The Shaykh : Ah, Hamad, what do you have? Raise your voice.
Another questioner : I want to ask questions.
Abu Layla : One question only.
The Shaykh : What Allah willed. Go ahead, let us see.
Another questioner : Is it permissible to go to the lands of the disbelievers for the sake of work, and nothing else?
The Shaykh : No, it is not permissible[An-Nisa 4:97]. This is your uncle who did not ask your permission, he traveled and went. Did he ask his mother for permission?
Another questioner : He did ask, but he wanted to carry it out, meaning may Allah reward you, O Shaykh.
The Shaykh : Welcome... Welcome.
The Shaykh : Ah, Hamad, what do you have? Raise your voice.
Another questioner : I want to ask questions.
Abu Layla : One question only.
The Shaykh : What Allah willed. Go ahead, let us see.
Another questioner : Is it permissible to go to the lands of the disbelievers for the sake of work, and nothing else?
The Shaykh : No, it is not permissible
Was not the earth of Allah spacious [enough] for you to emigrate therein?
ألم تكن أرض الله واسعة فتهاجروا فيهاAnother questioner : He did ask, but he wanted to carry it out, meaning may Allah reward you, O Shaykh.
The Shaykh : Welcome... Welcome.
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