Is it considered disbelief to answer exam questions related to the theory of evolution (animal, not human), or to teach it to children attributing it to Darwin without asserting its validity, and is it permissible to learn and teach European, Greek, Roman, and Egyptian history?
Darwin's theory is false and refutes the Qur'an, , and the consensus that Adam is the father of humanity, and that Allah created him from clay. There is no harm in studying biology, while being cautious of the falsehoods within it. When answering a question related to Darwin's theory, one can indicate that it is Darwin's saying and not an endorsement of it, while acknowledging that the conveyor of disbelief is not a disbeliever. Teaching biology is beneficial for demonstrating the power of Allah, and the falsehood of Darwin's theory must be explained. Modern theories can be used to support this stance. There is no harm in studying and teaching European history, while being careful not to glorify disbelievers or deny falsehoods.
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