What is the ruling on mandatory military service to protect the Jews and guard them?
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The questioner : What is the ruling in Islamic law regarding mandatory work service to protect the Jews and guard them?
Al-Halabi : On the river, our Shaykh, here in Jordan.
The questioner : On the Jordan River, to protect the borders and guard them, and what is...?
The Shaykh : I think, my brother, this question is not valid to mention, in the sense that it concerns those who cannot oppose them, do you understand me? I mean, regarding military service, is it possible to escape from it, such that you are asking this question?
The questioner : It is possible to emigrate, leaving that place, for example, and saving his religion.
The Shaykh : In that case, we say that if he is able to escape, it is obligatory for him to do so, and it is not permissible for him to serve.
Al-Halabi : On the river, our Shaykh, here in Jordan.
The questioner : On the Jordan River, to protect the borders and guard them, and what is...?
The Shaykh : I think, my brother, this question is not valid to mention, in the sense that it concerns those who cannot oppose them, do you understand me? I mean, regarding military service, is it possible to escape from it, such that you are asking this question?
The questioner : It is possible to emigrate, leaving that place, for example, and saving his religion.
The Shaykh : In that case, we say that if he is able to escape, it is obligatory for him to do so, and it is not permissible for him to serve.
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