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Is it permissible for a Muslim to live and work in a non-Muslim country?

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· 3 Jumada I 1438 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Is it permissible for a Muslim to live and work in a non-Muslim country? What are the rulings if he gets nationality of that non-Muslim country?

Answer

Yes.

In all matters he should give his deen first preference.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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