Is one who did not seek work in his home country after completing his studies, and instead worked in non-Muslim lands—while striving to lower his gaze, refraining from shaking hands with women, and inviting his colleagues at work to Islam—sinful? And does the hadith, "I am free of any Muslim who resides among the polytheists," apply to him? And is it obligatory for him to return to his home country?
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Traveling for work or study in non-Muslim lands is permissible provided that the Muslim is secure in his religion and character. If this condition is met, then there is no harm in residing and working in those countries, with the stipulation that the work itself must be permissible.
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