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Is scientific research allowed for a muslim?

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· 1 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1434 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Is scientific research allowed for a muslim? If it is then what is the Tariqa and niyyah? if it is not then why?

Answer

If the scientific research does not entail anything contrary to shariah. It will permissible.

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

Answered by
Mufti Zakaria Makada
Checked & approved by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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