What subjects are permissible to study at college or university and what are strictly not permissible?
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What subjects are permissible to study at college or university and what are strictly not permissible?
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In choosing a career, consider the following advice of Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam): 'Do not undertake an involvement that would hinder your practice on religion.' (Mishkãt pg.441; Qadeemi)
The fundamental focus in choosing a profession is to preserve one's Deeni and Islamic values. It is not permissible to pursue a profession in which a person will be compelled to compromise his Deen. Religious rights of non-Muslims have become a tourist attraction and places of honour. Honouring such places is obviously prohibited in Islam as it is in honour of incorrect belief and Aqaaid. As such, it is not permissible to undertake the trade of tourism as an income if it will involve the above or any other sinful activity.
and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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