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What is the ruling on migrating to a foreign country to seek knowledge without knowing anyone there, are there associations that support students of knowledge, and is it advisable to migrate if one only possesses the costs of travel but not the costs of accommodation?

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Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 20261 min readAlso available in العربية
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Seeking Islamic knowledge is obligatory, and migrating for it varies in rulings depending on the individuals and circumstances. A Muslim can seek the knowledge obligatory upon him in his own country without needing to emigrate, unless it becomes necessary, especially if he lacks the necessary financial means or has not arranged his affairs, lest he face an unbearable trial. Regarding charitable organizations in the intended country, it is advisable to inquire about them from the people of that country.

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