A man traveling abroad to work and his acts of obedience decreasing

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Q: The number of good deeds that I used to perform have decreased after my traveling to another country, for I no longer listen to religious lectures or sermons, as I live far from the city. If leave this job, I will not find another, so I am forced to stay in this job, due to my difficult circumstances and financial situation. I have decided that, after my financial situation improves and I have repaid my debts, I will return to my country and make Tawbah (repentance to Allah).

A: If the work that you mentioned is keeping you from performing the Faridah (obligatory acts), there is no good in it and it is not permissible for you to stay in a job that hinders you from performing the obligatory acts of worship. However, if the shortcoming is in the Nawafil (supererogatory acts of worship), you should do your best to do as much of them as you can and there will be no sin on you in this case. (Part No. 24; Page No. 314) May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.