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I am required to read Julius Caesar which has a lot of kuffr phrases and a book called Greek and Mythology, which is fully a kaffir book

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Question

I am required to read Julius Caesar which has a lot of kuffr phrases and a book called Greek and Mythology, which is fully a kaffir book. Is it allowed under this circumstance for me to read this book for school work? And I wanted to help my fellow Muslims in their school work, so when they don?t do it, I let them copy, is it right for me this way and I feel lowly when I say no to them, what do I do?

Answer

One may study such material, providing that one has no intention of concurring with the content in any way. However, one should not do so if there is a fear of detriment to one's Imaan. If there is a fear of Kufr, to study such material is not permissible.

Copying or assisting others to do so is dishonesty and does not behove a Mu' min.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Bilaal Cassim
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