Is it permissible or forbidden to take food, clothes, and toys offered at a foreign school attended by many nationalities, given one's financial capability?
Residing in a disbelieving country is not permissible, based on the Prophet’s (peace be upon him) saying: "I am free of any Muslim who resides among the polytheists; their fires should not be visible to one another," except for specific cases such as calling to Allah, or seeking medical treatment that is unavailable in Muslim countries.
Regarding the question about receiving aid from non-Muslim organizations: these organizations often play a missionary role and aim for ideological invasion to erase the Muslim identity. Therefore, we advise against taking such aid and against the wife going to such a place. Instead, one should return to a Muslim country, for Allah’s earth is vast and His provision is available everywhere.
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