The Danger of Employing Disbelieving and Immoral Nannies
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Question:
We see a dangerous phenomenon, which is: employing non-Muslim nannies to raise children. This results in much harm. We ask you to offer advice to Muslims, and may Allah reward you with good?
Answer:
Employing nannies from among the disbelievers and the immoral women is among the greatest evils and among the greatest trials. A general directive has been issued by the Minister of the Interior to prohibit this and to not employ these people, but we ask Allah to grant the implementation.
The point is: employing disbelieving women is absolutely prohibited. It is not permissible to employ disbelieving women in this country, whether as nannies, maids, or otherwise. Likewise, it is never permissible to employ disbelieving men as drivers, servants, or workers.
The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) ordered the expulsion of the polytheists from the Peninsula. No Jews, no Christians, and no others. He ordered their expulsion and recommended their expulsion at his death (peace and blessings be upon him). He said: This Peninsula is not permissible for anyone to remain in except a Muslim. This is the meaning of his words (peace and blessings be upon him). It is obligatory that no one remain in it except a Muslim; because it is the cradle of Islam, the source of light, and the sun of the Message. It is not permissible for two religions to remain in it. He prohibited two religions from remaining in it (peace and blessings be upon him) and ordered the expulsion of the disbelievers.
It is obligatory upon the state and upon the Muslims to cooperate in not employing disbelievers. Employing nannies and maids is a great evil if they are disbelievers, and likewise if they are immoral women. If it is absolutely necessary, let them be upright Muslim women. If the need calls for it... but a disbelieving woman is not allowed.
Likewise, a disbelieving worker or a disbelieving driver is not permissible to employ. There are Muslims who can be relied upon and employed for the need, but most people do not care and this matter does not concern them. There is no power and no strength except with Allah.
We see a dangerous phenomenon, which is: employing non-Muslim nannies to raise children. This results in much harm. We ask you to offer advice to Muslims, and may Allah reward you with good?
Answer:
Employing nannies from among the disbelievers and the immoral women is among the greatest evils and among the greatest trials. A general directive has been issued by the Minister of the Interior to prohibit this and to not employ these people, but we ask Allah to grant the implementation.
The point is: employing disbelieving women is absolutely prohibited. It is not permissible to employ disbelieving women in this country, whether as nannies, maids, or otherwise. Likewise, it is never permissible to employ disbelieving men as drivers, servants, or workers.
The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) ordered the expulsion of the polytheists from the Peninsula. No Jews, no Christians, and no others. He ordered their expulsion and recommended their expulsion at his death (peace and blessings be upon him). He said: This Peninsula is not permissible for anyone to remain in except a Muslim. This is the meaning of his words (peace and blessings be upon him). It is obligatory that no one remain in it except a Muslim; because it is the cradle of Islam, the source of light, and the sun of the Message. It is not permissible for two religions to remain in it. He prohibited two religions from remaining in it (peace and blessings be upon him) and ordered the expulsion of the disbelievers.
It is obligatory upon the state and upon the Muslims to cooperate in not employing disbelievers. Employing nannies and maids is a great evil if they are disbelievers, and likewise if they are immoral women. If it is absolutely necessary, let them be upright Muslim women. If the need calls for it... but a disbelieving woman is not allowed.
Likewise, a disbelieving worker or a disbelieving driver is not permissible to employ. There are Muslims who can be relied upon and employed for the need, but most people do not care and this matter does not concern them. There is no power and no strength except with Allah.
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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