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Muslims Living in non-Muslim Countries

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Someone told that staying in a non-Muslim country is Haram. Is that true?

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Accepted Answer

All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, and that Muhammad is His slave and Messenger.

So many former and contemporary scholars have issued the Fatwa that living in non-Muslim countries without any need or necessity is prohibited.

The Prophet said: “The fire of Muslims should not be seen with the fire of polytheists.” Just imagine how it would be to live among them. But it is allowed at time of necessity, such as a business trip, gaining some knowledge that is not found in Muslim countries, for treatment, or because of fearing for one’s life in Muslim countries. In the above circumstances one may migrate to a non-Muslim country.

For more benefit, please refer to Fataawa 86405, 377986, 369667, 89879, 1818, 81642, and 88291.

Allah knows best.

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Muslims Living in non-Muslim Countries

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Wife wants to leave non-Muslim country but husband refuses

Working as pilot and traveling to non-Muslim countries

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