Working As A Police Officer In A Non- Muslim Country
Question
I wanted to know if, according to Hanafi Madhab, it is ok to work as police in a non-muslim country. Provided one won't spy on muslims, only work in the security field?
Answer
In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.
As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh.
It is permissible for one to work in the security field of the police force in a non-Muslim country provided one does not indulge in sins such as bribery, extortion, and oppression.[i]
And Allah Ta’āla Knows Best
Checked and Approved by,
Mufti Ebrahim Desai Saheb
References (Arabic / Urdu sources)
[i]...وَأُجْرَةِ الْحَارِسِ لِلْمَحَلَّةِ الْمُسَمَّى بِدِيَارِ مِصْرَ الْخَفِيرَ
(رد المحتار، ج2، ص336، دار الفكر)
- Checked & approved by
- Mufti Ebrahim Desai Saheb
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