Is it permissible to teach in a class that is mixed with girls and boys?
Published as Teaching a co-ed class
Question
Is it permissible to teach in a class that is mixed with girls and boys?
Answer
Try your best to avoid such an occupation
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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