Is it permissible to interact with non-Muslim youths (Jews or Christians) at university to benefit from their knowledge in the field of science?
It is permissible to interact with non-Muslims, such as Jews and Christians, to benefit from their knowledge in academic fields, provided that Islamic legal guidelines are observed. These guidelines include not sitting with them during acts of disobedience (sins) or being alone with their women. It is permissible to return their greetings, engage in buying and selling with them, and benefit from them scientifically, while preserving one's Islamic identity, disavowing their disbelief, hating what they are upon, and being careful not to develop any emotional inclination or attachment to them.
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