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What is the ruling on money taken from the Swedish government and the ruling on citizenship acquired from it for a Palestinian from Iraq?

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It is permissible to benefit from grants provided by a non-Islamic state government if the conditions for eligibility are met without deceit or fraud. A Muslim should demonstrate the virtues of their religion, adhere to truthfulness, trustworthiness, and tolerance, and abide by laws pertaining to citizenship rights and duties. The issue of acquiring citizenship from non-Muslim countries has been discussed in previous fatwas.

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