['Aalim Network QR] Joining the police and armed forces

[Ummulbanin <workshop@popmail.dircon.co.uk>]

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Assalamu 'Alaykum
The following question was answered by Mulla Asgher.

Salaams & Duas
Ummulbanin Merali - Moderator - 'Aalim Network
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QUESTION:

Is it haram to join the police or armed forces of a non Shia' government -
can someone join the police or military of their respective country?

ANSWER:

It is not haram to join the police. As for the armed forces, it will be
haram especially when it is mobilised against Muslims or an Islamic state.

Wassalaam

Asgherali M M Jaffer