What is the ruling on one who wants to work in a specific job but is forced to remove the Islamic attire and wear Western attire?
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The questioner : Shaykh, if a job comes up that I applied for, and the job requires me to remove these clothes and wear pants and a shirt, does that mean I should apply for this job?
The Shaykh : We do not advise this, because this clothing that the Muslim youth are afflicted with today is not Islamic clothing.
The questioner: Yes.
The Shaykh : In addition to that, Allah (Mighty and Majestic) says:[At-Talaq 65:2-3] And the more a Muslim fears his Lord, the more lawful and pure his provision becomes, and the opposite is the opposite. And he (peace and blessings be upon him) said in the authentic hadith: This is the answer.
The questioner : May Allah reward you with good.
The Shaykh : And beware of yourself.
The Shaykh : We do not advise this, because this clothing that the Muslim youth are afflicted with today is not Islamic clothing.
The questioner: Yes.
The Shaykh : In addition to that, Allah (Mighty and Majestic) says:
And whoever fears Allah - He will make for him a way out (3) And will provide for him from where he does not expect.
و من يتق الله يجعل له مخرجا و يرزقه من حيث لا يحتسبO people, fear Allah, for no soul will die until it has completed its provision and its term. So be beautiful in your seeking, for what is with Allah is not attained through the forbidden.
يا أيها الناس اتقوا الله فإن نفسا لن تموت حتى تستكمل رزقها و أجلها فأجملوا في الطلب فإنما ما عند الله لا ينال الحرامThe questioner : May Allah reward you with good.
The Shaykh : And beware of yourself.
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