Explaining the preference between emigration or remaining to confront evil
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Question:
Is emigration better, or jihad in a country that claims Islam but fights it?
Answer:
This differs if there are people in the country who are able to fight, refute falsehood, establish truth, and weigh things with justice; then that is his affair. The best for him is to remain in his country where the evil is, to fight in it, call to Allah, teach people good, and be able to manifest his religion. This is better than his emigration if he is able to do so.
As for if he is not able, but is suppressed and fears for his safety, then emigration is more preferable for him than remaining among a people who force him into falsehood, prevent him from the truth, and he fears corruption and the heart’s deviation from guidance, inclining toward ease, rest, and comfort until he becomes accustomed to shirk (associating partners with Allah) and corruption. There is no power and no strength except with Allah.
Is emigration better, or jihad in a country that claims Islam but fights it?
Answer:
This differs if there are people in the country who are able to fight, refute falsehood, establish truth, and weigh things with justice; then that is his affair. The best for him is to remain in his country where the evil is, to fight in it, call to Allah, teach people good, and be able to manifest his religion. This is better than his emigration if he is able to do so.
As for if he is not able, but is suppressed and fears for his safety, then emigration is more preferable for him than remaining among a people who force him into falsehood, prevent him from the truth, and he fears corruption and the heart’s deviation from guidance, inclining toward ease, rest, and comfort until he becomes accustomed to shirk (associating partners with Allah) and corruption. There is no power and no strength except with Allah.
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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