Which is better for a student of knowledge: staying in a society where religious innovations and misguidance are prevalent, or fleeing with his religion?
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The questioner : The questioner asks whether it is better for a student of knowledge to remain in a society where religious innovations and evil are widespread, or to leave that society. May Allah reward you with good.
The Shaykh : Yes, this is an important question. Is it better for a student of knowledge to remain in a society where religious innovations and misguidance are prevalent, or should he flee with his religion?
The answer is: If his remaining there serves a benefit by forbidding religious innovations and misguidance, then his remaining is obligatory. His remaining is obligatory, because this is the station of the messengers in calling to Allah.
However, if there is no benefit or advantage, and they do not benefit from him, and he fears for his religion if he stays, then fleeing is preferable. So this matter requires this distinction. Yes.
The Shaykh : Yes, this is an important question. Is it better for a student of knowledge to remain in a society where religious innovations and misguidance are prevalent, or should he flee with his religion?
The answer is: If his remaining there serves a benefit by forbidding religious innovations and misguidance, then his remaining is obligatory. His remaining is obligatory, because this is the station of the messengers in calling to Allah.
However, if there is no benefit or advantage, and they do not benefit from him, and he fears for his religion if he stays, then fleeing is preferable. So this matter requires this distinction. Yes.