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Is hijrah obligatory for those who feel vulnerable in their religion?

Question: 3021

If a person is vulnerable and cannot feel safe
from temptation in his country, is hijrah obligatory on the Muslim in this
case, and to where should he migrate?

Answer

Praise be to Allah, and blessings and peace be upon the Messenger of Allah.

If the situation is as you describe, and a Muslim feels vulnerable with regard to himself and his religious commitment in the face of temptations in his own country, then it is prescribed for him to migrate – if he can – to a land where he will feel safe.

And Allaah is the source of strength. May Allaah bless our Prophet Muhammad and his family and companions, and grant them peace.

Reference

Source

Fataawaa al-Lajnah al-Daa’imah, 12/51

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