What is the ruling on reading books that contain words of disbelief (kufr) or polytheism (shirk), and does the reader become a disbeliever (kafir)?
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It is not permissible to read books of disbelief (kufr) and polytheism () except for a valid, recognized purpose, such as studying, debating, or drawing lessons. The reader is not judged to be a disbeliever unless he believes or approves of what he reads. Furthermore, a specific Muslim is not judged to be a disbeliever until proof (hujjah) has been established against him.
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