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I am considering joining the police force in England. Is this allowed in Islam?

· 3 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1421 AH1 min readFatwa 2397English

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I am considering joining the police force in England. Is this allowed in Islam?

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By joining the police force of a Kuffaar state, you will be actively assisting them in enforcing many injust laws.

It is thus, not permissible for a Muslim to serve in the police force of England.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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