Education

Education is the process of facilitating learning, or the acquisition of knowledge, skills, values, beliefs, and habits. Educational methods include storytelling, discussion, teaching, training, and directed research. Education frequently takes place under the guidance of educators, however learners may also educate themselves.

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Government . Students . Education . Interest . Loan

In the UK, students receive government loans for higher education, which they must repay as a small percentage of their salary after reaching a certain income level. Is this practice permissible in Islam, considering the interest involved?

Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 4 months ago

It is permissible to receive money from the government for studying expenses knowing that the government will take it back in instalments from your future salaries.

Wassalam.

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Education

How can I reconnect with Allah and strengthen my Islamic foundation, given the challenges I have faced and my realization that much of my previous understanding was culturally influenced rather than based on true Islamic teachings?

Returning to Allah's obedience is always very easy for those who really want it and have really decided it. Allah, The Most Merciful Has Opened the gates of His Mercy open for every sincere person who repents. Keep on seeking forgiveness for the previous faults and sins and seek Allah;s Help to protect you from falling in sins. You also need to seek true Islamic teachings through authentic scholars and websites and books. This website Al-Islam.org and other authentic websites can be useful.

Wassalam.

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I aspire to be a doctor but have recently experienced a spiritual awakening, leading me to want to study Islam and prioritize worship. Despite my struggles over the past three years, my family urges me to complete school. What should I do?

Amina Inloes, Amina Inloes is originally from the US and has a PhD in Islamic Studies from the University of Exeter on Shi'a hadith. She is the program leader for the MA Islamic Studies program at the... Answered 7 months ago

It's not unusual for people who are drawn to healing others to also have a strong spiritual side.

If you're already on track to being a doctor and can realistically complete your medical education, it's worthwhile to finish it. This will enable you to serve people wherever you live, and also help you to have a decent income. (Sometimes, people who study Islam struggle financially.) A lot of people who study Islam have degrees in other subjects (such as engineering or medicine), and what you study now can help guide you in the future.

Although I haven't been to medical school, a lot of people seem to have meltdowns partway through, and so it's also worth considering whether you genuinely are called to a different life path, or you are just feeling overwhelmed with the stress and challenges and just need to hold on.

You can still dedicate time to worship as much as you are able (it is often about quality rather than quantity of time!) and, in the future, also on studying more about Islam.

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Spiritual l awakening makes you more able to understand life and focus on worshiping Allah and serving people, but it does not tell you to stop studying or keep away from gaining knowledge. Your worship should encourage you to gain more useful knowledge as gaining useful knowledge is one of the best deeds.

Wassalam.

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Ghusl . Home . Salah (Prayers) . Menstruation (Haidh) . Education . Istihadha

If I missed my last Istihadah prayer before entering Haydh due to being unable to make Ghusl while in university and not at home, should I make up my Istihadah prayers on the same day, or do I make it up after my period ends?<br>

Every obligatory Prayer is obligatory on you when you have Istehagha blood but you need to perform for it either one Wudhu for every Prayer if the quantity of blood is little which does not fill the pad, or add with one Ghusl before Fajr Prayer if the blood fills the pad but does not leak out of it (Medium Istihadha) or perform three Ghusls daily; one before Fajr Prayer, then one before Dhuhr Prayer then one before Maghrib Prayer, when the bleeding fills the pad and leak out if it (Big Istehadha).

There is no special Prayer named as Istihadha Prayer., but if you missed any Prayer during Istehadha, you need then to perform it as Qadha like any obligatory missed Prayer.

'Wassalam.

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Writing . Education . Non-Muslims

Can I promote teachings on education and helping the underprivileged from a different religious tradition in my article about historical figures who advocated for this cause?

Yes. Promoting education among human beings from any religious background is always good as far as it does not contain harmful things.

'Wassalam.

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Education . Woman

Is it accurate to claim that the only acceptable form of education for a woman is related to religion and that any other type of education is inappropriate?

Mohammad Zakaria, Mohammad Zakaria is a senior lecturer at the Islamic College where he specialises in Research methodology and Islam's Education Philosophy and Teacher Training. His doctoral work focused on... Answer updated 2 years ago

Salaam
Islam does not support this approach, and what we see in daily practice in Muslim and non-Muslim societies is the total opposite of such an unfounded claim.

Studying the religion of Islam is no doubt meritorious for both men and women. But Islam asks us as humans in general and Muslims in particular to meet the needs of humanity. This meeting of needs if we take the medical field for example requires both males and females to excel in the profession. So that benefit might be had by all those in need, here I am alluding to private examinations, as just one simple example. Entailing preferred examinations of females by females, and that of males by males. This need of society cannot be accomplished if females are restricted to a field of study which does not provide them with the necessary expertise in medicine.

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Music . Cartoon . Animals . Children . Education

Can I create an educational YouTube channel for children featuring poems, some background music, and animated characters?

Zaid Alsalami, Shaykh Dr Zaid Alsalami is an Iraqi born scholar, raised in Australia. He obtained a BA from Al-Mustafa University, Qom, and an MA from the Islamic College in London. He also obtained a PhD from... Answered 2 years ago

Bismihi ta'ala

Yes, you can, as long as the content and of course background music is appropriate.

Try to focus on being creative, with original work, and developing clips that are unique and not repetitive.

With prayers for your success

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Human . Animals . Sports . Education

Is it allowed to create human animations, as seen in games like FIFA, since I am currently studying game development at university and may need to create such animations for humans and animals?

It is allowed to draw human animation for games if it is clear that it is not a real picture of a human being but just animation for games or any other lawful cause.

Wassalam.

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Parents . Education . Predestination . Marriage

My parents are forcing me to get married to someone I don't want to marry. They say they will no longer pay for my education if I don't get married. What should I do?

Bismihi ta'ala

Your parents cannot force you to marry anyone. Islamically, it will not be a valid nikah marriage as well.

If they are threatening you with such things like not funding your education, then let it be, but you should not give in to marrying someone you do not wish to marry.

Speak to an elder in your family, or your local scholar, so they are able to address this with your parents, as long as you are safe. If you feel unsafe, then you must make measures to secure your safety.

This kind of behaviour from parents is completely unacceptable, oppressive, and anyone around you who knows of it must help you.

With prayers for your success.

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Gender . Education . Employment

Is it acceptable to study at a co-educational university or work in a mixed-gender environment?

Pious believer should avoid mixing with other gender without necessity. Protecting self from sinful thought and acts is more important than any other in our life. It is allowed to study or work in a mixed places but with utmost care to protect yourself from any sinful thought or act.

Wassalam.

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Girl . Marriage . Education

I am currently at University where I have met a girl who I like very much and would like to marry. However, I am not financially stable. Is there any situation where having an appropriate relationship before marriage is permissible in this situation?

Temporary marriage (Mut'ah marriage) is an Islamic marriage which saves those who can not afford permanent marriage. You and her can agree on Mahr and time for the contract. If she is a virgin Muslim girl, her father's permission will be required. She can put a condition on you not to take her virginity until you have permanent marriage.

You can read on this website more details about temporary marriage (Mut'ah marriage) or ask your local Shia mosque scholars about its rules in Shariah.

Wassalam.