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Is it permissible for a Muslim residing in a European country to carry its passport if it contains the symbol of the cross?

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Many scholars have declared the impermissibility of naturalizing with the citizenship of a disbelieving country. However, some have made exceptions for cases of necessity or overriding benefit. It is not possible to rule on the general existence of necessity or benefit for everyone; rather, each person must seek a specific fatwa for themselves so that a ruling can be made in light of their individual circumstances.

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