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What does Islam say about a Muslim joining a non-muslim military force?

Published as Joining the British army

· 18 Shawwal 1435 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

My question is that I am thinking of joining the British army as a officer not really a soldier. What does Islam say about a Muslim joining a non-muslim military force? Also what can I do and cant I do? For a example a war against a Muslim country does Islam allow me to still fight against them? Also spying etc on Muslims is that haram?

Answer

We have not much experience about these matters. When you are not sure about something it is better to keep away.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

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Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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