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Secular education

· 12 Jumada II 1444 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

What is the role of secular studies in Islam or what is the stance of Islam on secular or dunyawi education?

1. Is it permissible, is it recommended, is it a haqq of a Muslim, is it of any any benefit or harm?

2. Should a man get dunyawi education and should a woman get dunyawi education, and upto what level?

Answer

1. The obligation is to seek halaal sustenance. Secular studies was never compulsory in the day of the Sahaabah (radhiyallahu anhum), hence it will not be compulsory to this day.

2. A woman should gain that education that will keep her safe in this life and the next life i.e. understanding all her duties towards Allah Ta`ala and towards Rasulullah (sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) and thereafter the duties that will allow her to make a good household. Things related to how to take care of the husband, house, and children, how to show a pleasant demeanour and how to guard her chastity, the rules of purdah etc.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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