Becoming a Religious Studies teacher
Question
Is it permissible to become a Religious Studies teacher, as it entails teaching students about multiple religions including Christianity, Sikhism, Judaism? The religions are taught in an objective manner, not with the intention of preaching or proving them to be true.
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Answer
It is permissible to become a Religious Studies teacher. More Muslims are required in this field.
Allah knows best
Yusuf Shabbir
4 Jumādā al-Thāniyah 1441 / 29 January 2020
Approved by: Mufti Shabbir Ahmad and Mufti Muhammad Tahir