Is it permissible to continue teaching the English language using a curriculum that includes images of unveiled women and exercises containing violations of Islamic law, such as "so-and-so likes alcohol" or "such-and-such a woman has a boyfriend," while alerting students to reject these violations and omit the related exercises, with the aim of covering study expenses and paying off debts, knowing that this teaching will be conducted with the segregation of men and women?
It is permissible to teach the English language, provided that attention is drawn to any violations of Islamic law or that such violations are avoided. For example, changing the sentence "he drinks alcohol" to "he drinks juice." As for pictures, it is preferable to obscure them if possible. Otherwise, there is no harm in their retention if they are not intended for their own sake, as mentioned by Sheikh Ibn 'Uthaymeen. It is not permissible to borrow with interest for the purpose of study.
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