What is the ruling on studying probability in mathematics?
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There is no harm in studying probability theory, as it is a branch of mathematics and a foundation for statistics. It has no connection to claiming knowledge of the unseen or to soothsaying. Rather, it is a mathematical science that relies on laws and premises to provide statistical predictions.
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