Traveling to study and living with non-Muslims

Q 2: Is it permissible to live with American families to practice the English language?

A: It is better for a Muslim to live with Muslims, as living with Kafirs (non-Muslims) might lead to Fitnah (temptation) and neglecting the Islamic duties and supererogatory forms of goodness. A Muslim should stay away from them as much as possible, to protect their religion and their morals. If they are obliged to live with a strange family, it should be a Muslim family. They should also beware of Khulwah (being alone with a member of the opposite sex) with women who are non-Mahrams (not a spouse or an unmarriageable relative). It is impermissible to (Part No. 12; Page No. 139) live with Kafir families which include both men and women, or women only, as it is known that their women do not wear modest clothes and do not guard their chastity. This leads to great Fitnah and immorality.The need to practice a language, whether with American families or others, does not justify living with those families. They can practice the language through studying and having conversations with their colleagues, without having to live with Kafir families.May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.