What is the ruling on studying Darwin's theory of evolution at university, knowing that it is used in the production of medicines and there is no escaping studying it?
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Darwin's theory is nonsense and contradicts the verses of the Qur'an, and its falsity has been previously explained. If you are compelled to study it and you know of its invalidity, there is no sin upon you. Let your intention be to understand the aspects of its invalidity in order to warn against it. The Permanent Committee has stated that it is permissible to study philosophy, logic, and theories that mock the verses of Allah for someone who is knowledgeable, self-confident, does not fear temptation, and intends to refute falsehood. Otherwise, studying them is forbidden.
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