What is the ruling on traveling to Canada to seek and disseminate religious knowledge if it requires forging documents and claiming a non-existent marriage to obtain an entry visa?
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It is not permissible to use fraudulent means to obtain an entry visa, as this involves lying and forgery. The sister should seek a righteous husband so that she can travel through legitimate means to engage in da'wah (inviting to Islam) and teaching.
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