QUESTION:


What does Islam say about love for ones country? I am originally from Pakistan but i was born in K.S.A.& I'm afraid that I will fall in bidaahs and false beliefs if I went there but whenever i talk to someone about this they say that the "love of your country" comes above everything.

ANSWER:

Kindly refer to the following link(s):


http://www.assimalhakeem.net/skeikh-should-we-be-patriotic-for-our-country-where-there-are-no-islamic-laws-followed-like-pakistan/


https://www.assimalhakeem.net/some-scholars-say-patriotism-is-the-part-of-faith-other-say-it-is-weak-hadees-that-prophet-muhammad-peace-be-upon-him-has-narrated-which-is-actually-right-one/


Nationalism for ones country?: This is normal and permissible. What is not permissible is to give preference to their country over Islam.

'Nationalism' in Islam


National Anthem and standing up for Flags - Sheikh Assim Al Hakeem


Ruling on Nationalism in Islam