What is the ruling on learning from a disbeliever in worldly sciences?
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Question:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh. This questioner says: What is the ruling on learning from a disbeliever in non-religious sciences? And how should one deal with disbelieving teachers? Is it permissible to stand up for him, smile at him, and treat him well?
Answer:
This is a trial and a test. Learning from disbelievers in matters of religion is definitely not permissible. As for matters of the world, such as experiences, skills, and industries, if there is no one among the Muslims from whom one can learn these things, and the Muslims are in need of these experiences, then there is no harm in learning from disbelievers. However, one must hold fast to his religion and creed, and not submit to or soften toward the disbelievers in matters of his religion. Yes.
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh. This questioner says: What is the ruling on learning from a disbeliever in non-religious sciences? And how should one deal with disbelieving teachers? Is it permissible to stand up for him, smile at him, and treat him well?
Answer:
This is a trial and a test. Learning from disbelievers in matters of religion is definitely not permissible. As for matters of the world, such as experiences, skills, and industries, if there is no one among the Muslims from whom one can learn these things, and the Muslims are in need of these experiences, then there is no harm in learning from disbelievers. However, one must hold fast to his religion and creed, and not submit to or soften toward the disbelievers in matters of his religion. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [304 -954] ما حكم التعلم على يد الكافر في علوم الدنيا؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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