Becoming a Religious Studies teacher

Becoming a Religious Studies teacher

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