𝗞𝗵𝗮𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗿𝗮𝗵 (186)

Hijrah Beyond Free-Mixed Institutes (1) Question: I understand that mixed universities are ḥarām, but how does one go about making Hijrah, considering that many Muslim countries won’t accept anyone unless they have degrees or certificates? Answer: Living in the West, this is a question that goes through many Muslims’ minds. However, in response to this question, many unfortunately resort to the Shayṭānic principle: “the ends justify the means.” Means: Studying in a mixed university End: Hijrah “The end justifies the means.” This is the same principle Shayṭān used to cause our parents, Ādam and Ḥawwāʾ, to be removed from Paradise. Allāh ﷻ said: {وَقَالَ مَا نَهَىٰكُمَا رَبُّكُمَا عَنۡ هَـٰذِهِ ٱلشَّجَرَةِ إِلَّاۤ أَن تَكُونَا مَلَكَيْنِ أَوۡ تَكُونَا مِنَ ٱلۡخَـٰلِدِينَ} He (Iblīs) said, “Your Lord only forbade you from this tree so that you would not become angels or become immortals.” [Surah Al-Aʿrāf: 20] Means: Eating from the forbidden tree End: Immortality “The end justifies the means.” Shayṭān continues to use this principle to beautify sin and transgression. What makes a practicing brother trim or shave his beard in preparation for a job interview? The end justifies the means. Means: Shaving the beard and hiding an Islamic identity End: Getting a well-paid job… saving money… Hijrah What makes a practicing sister leave off the face veil, apply makeup, and reveal her beauty? The end justifies the means. Means: Revealing beauty and appearing attractive End: Getting noticed by a brother… getting married… performing Hijrah together And the examples are endless. This is one way Shayṭān operates: by beautifying sin and transgression and making them appear attractive. His other method is to prevent people from doing good by threatening them with poverty. Allāh said: {ٱلشَّيْطَـٰنُ يَعِدُكُمُ ٱلْفَقْرَ وَيَأْمُرُكُم بِٱلْفَحْشَاءِۖ وَٱللَّهُ يَعِدُكُم مَّغْفِرَةً مِّنْهُ وَفَضْلًاۗ وَٱللَّهُ وَاسِعٌ عَلِيمٌ} “Shayṭān threatens you with poverty and commands you to immorality, whereas Allāh promises you forgiveness from Him and bounty. And Allāh is All-Encompassing, All-Knowing.” [Surah Al-Baqarah: 268] Sufyān Ath-Thawrī رحمه الله said: “Shayṭān does not have a weapon against mankind greater than the fear of poverty. If it is instilled in a person’s heart, he prevents truth, speaks according to desires, and develops bad thoughts about his Lord.” The truth is: you do not have to graduate from a mixed university to make Hijrah, nor are the lands of Hijrah limited to graduates. So we should not restrict something that Allāh has made wide. Allāh said: {وَأَرْضُ ٱللَّهِ وَاسِعَةٌۗ} “Indeed, the earth of Allāh is spacious.” [Surah Az-Zumar: 10] And He said: {أَلَمْ تَكُنْ أَرْضُ ٱللَّهِ وَاسِعَةً فَتُهَاجِرُوا فِيهَا} “Was not the earth of Allāh spacious enough for you to emigrate therein?” [Surah An-Nisāʾ: 97] Hijrah is not confined to GCC countries. Yes, holding a degree opens more opportunities, but if it comes at the expense of one’s dīn, the stakes are too high. Source: https://t.me/khawaaaaatir/285