Re: Why do you live in a Non-Muslim Country??
Assalamu Alaikum :brother::brother: :sister: :sister:
Most of us live in non-Muslim countries, it’s not our choice. Lets see what Islam says about it.
Migrating from the land of non-believers is obligatory on every Muslim if he or she can do so, Allah (SWT) said in the Qur’an
“Verily! As for those whom the angels take (in death) while wronging themselves (as they stayed among the disbelievers even though emigration was obligatory for them), they (angels) say (to them); ‘In what (condition) were you?’ They reply; ‘We were weak and oppressed on earth.’ They (angels) say: ‘Was not the earth of Allah spacious enough for you to emigrate therein?’ Such men will find their abode in Hell – what an evil destination! Except the weak ones among men, women and children who cannot devise a plan, nor are they able to direct their way.” [4:97-98]
So Allah (SWT) does not excuse anyone to stay and live in the land of non-believers except the weak ones who are not capable of migrating from the land of non-believers, and also the ones who are staying for Da’awa (preaching Islam) purposes.
Travelling to the land of non-believers is forbidden except for necessity such as seeking knowledge in subjects which can only be taught in their countries. So, it is permitted to travel to their land for these purposes, but as soon as the purpose is over, the person must leave their land. Also one can only travel to the non-believers country if he or she can practice his or her Islamic duties with pride. Also it is permitted and even obligatory sometimes to travel to their land for Da’awa (preaching Islam) purposes.
Wasalaam