The question
I'm a young woman living in Europe. My goal is to teach Muslim children their religion and language. But I'm torn between returning to my country, the land of Islam, to safeguard my religion, and benefiting the Muslims here.
Guide us, may Allah bless you.
Our answer
The matter is decided by the Shari'ah's word on residing in the lands of the West, and the default is not to remain there. Pray istikharah and rely on Allah, with the intention of responding to the Messenger of Allah's ﷺ command: "I am free of every Muslim who resides among the polytheists."
May Allah grant you success in what He loves and is pleased with.
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