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Is it permissible to study and teach Western literature by non-Muslim authors for the purpose of accumulating wealth and prestige and out of love for this literature, based on the aforementioned Quranic verses and Prophetic traditions?

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Books based on atheism and deviation, which propagate falsehood and error, are fundamentally forbidden to be read according to Islamic law due to the corruption they entail. This prohibition is further emphasized for those who are infatuated with the proponents of such books and who lack the knowledge to protect themselves. A girl who falls into this should be advised and guided. It is recommended to read books such as: "What Did the World Lose by the Decline of Islam?", "Thus They Were When We Were", and "From the Masterpieces of Our Civilization".

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