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Working And Studying In The Lands Of Disbelief – By Shaykh ‘Abdur Rahmaan al-‘Adanee

by AbdurRahman.orgJuly 9, 2016October 22, 2026

Question 7: The ruling on working and studying in the lands of disbelief

“Is residing in the lands of disbelief for work and study from the exceptions to this?”

The Answer:

With regards to working and gathering money, the discussion about the danger of the Muslim staying in the land of disbelief has already preceded, so it is upon the Muslim to strive to save himself, and protect his deen and guard himself against the tribulations, for that, by Allaah, is better than the dunyaa and what is in it.

Also, it is upon the Muslim to strive to remain in the lands of Islaam, even if the income there is small. Rather, it is upon him to rely on Allaah, and think good of Allaah, and ask Allaah to bless that which He provides him, for indeed blessing is from Allaah. How many people, their incomes are limited, however, they are at ease, and in a state of peacefulness, and happiness and blessing, while on the contrary, how many people have gone to the lands of disbelief to gather money and to compete with the people of the dunyaa in their dunyaa, then you find them in a state of loss and need, even if they possess millions, and build buildings, and buy fancy cars. You find them in a state of misery and unhappiness. This is the norm for the one who strives to compete for dunyaa, that he (will) be in a state of grief, and sorrow, and fatigue, and misery and distress.

Muslim Minorities in the West Need Their Own Fiqh ? – Shaykh Salih Fawzan

by AbdurRahman.orgNovember 4, 2014October 23, 2026

Those Who Claim Muslim Minorities Need Their Own Fiqh – Shaykh Ṣāliḥ b. Fawzān Al-Fawzān حفظه الله http://owaisalhashimi.info/al-fawzan-… Translated by: Owais Al-Hashimi حفظه الله Video Courtesy : Bilaal Naheem @ Manhaj ul-Haqq

Hijrah and Residing in the Lands of Disbelief : Shaykh Al-Albani

by AbdurRahman.orgJanuary 31, 2014October 24, 2026

Translated by Abdullah MacPhee in Daarul-Hadeeth, Dammaaj

In the tape series ‘Al-Hudaa wa An-Noor’ tape # 617, Al-Imaam Al-Albaanee was asked:

“Residing in the lands of disbelief, like that is the question, the question is about this matter, and in addition to it the American people who are Muslims, the Americans who are originally Muslims, is it incumbent upon them to make hijrah from there?”

Al-Imaam Al-Albaanee answered:

“Is there any doubt about that? Because of these people He said: ‘Was not the earth of Allaah spacious enough for you to emigrate therein’ (An-Nisaa: 97)

However before your last question, the first part, what is it? I don’t know do you still insist on asking it that we answer it?”

(The questioner): “I would be grateful if you were to answer.”

Q&A Concerning The Ideological Attack : Shaykh bin Baz

by AbdurRahman.orgJanuary 31, 2014October 22, 2026

Shaykh bin Baz , Majmoo’ Fataawaa wa Maqaalaat Mutanawwi’ah (3/438-446)
Al-Istiqaamah Magazine , Issue No.8 – Shawwal 1418H / February 1998

[Q1]: What, in your opinion, is the definition of al-ghazwa al-fikree (the ideological attack)?

[A1]: Ideological warfare is a modern term which refers to a set of efforts in which a nation engages in order to conquer or influence another nation, so that [the attacked nation] takes a particular course of direction.

It is far more serious than military warfare, since it aims at secrecy, seeking to achieve subtle objectives initially; so that the attacked nation does not perceive it, nor prepare to halt it, nor stand in its way – thereby falling victim to [such an attack]. The eventual result of this onslaught is that this nation becomes sick in mind and sense; loving what the enemy wants it to love and hating what they want it to hate. It is a chronic disease which attacks and destroys nations, doing away with its personality, removing such meanings as foundations and strength. The nation which is struck by this [ideological attack] does not even feel what has hit it, or what it even is! That is why curing it becomes somewhat difficult, and making [the attacked nation] understand the ways of righteousness becomes a struggle.

Remaining Steadfast in The Non-Muslim Lands – Shaykh Mis’ad al-Hussayni [Audio|Ar-En]

by AbdurRahman.orgJune 2, 2013October 16, 2026

Listen / Download Mp3 (Time 57:00)

The Noble Shaykh Mis’ad al-Hussayni (May Allaah Preserve Him), Professor of Tafseer (Quranic Exegesis) and Quranic Sciences in The Islaamic University of Madinah, K.S.A., delivered a LIVE tele-link lecture concerning the important affair of remaining steadfast in the non-muslim lands

The Shaykh, elaborated on several points which the muslim can hold to in the west to protect his eemaan and fortify himself against the many evils that are present in the non-muslim countries.

[Tele-link conducted with Shaykh Mis’ad al-Hussayni (hafidhahullaah) and the brothers at Mpubs, Tobago on April 14th 2012]

Making Ribaa (interest) permissible in the west – Shaykh Ahmed al-Wasaabee

by AbdurRahman.orgJanuary 7, 2011October 22, 2026

Shaykh Ahmed al-Wasaabee warns us of evil callers who make ribaa “halal,” evil callers such as Qaradaawe, Siraaj Wahhaaj

Question to Shaykh Ahmed al-Wasaabee: Some youth try to tell us that ribaa (interest) in the west is permissible. And they attribute this to al-Qaradaawee. So what is the ruling on the one who follows these types of rulings? And other people in the west have made similar statements, such as Siraaj Wahhaaj, and others like him. This is a very common thing, as many youth say that ribaa is permissible in the west because of necessity (i.e. you cannot purchase a house without a mortgage, and if you do not purchase a house, the Muslims will be in a state of weakness!, etc.).