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I am 15 years old and i am currently choosing my A levels. I am interested in physiology and sociology and wanted to ask if this was allowed in islam and if not why?

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Answer:

Study physiology psycology

In the name of Allah, We praise Him, seek His help and ask for His forgiveness. Whoever Allah guides none can misguide, and whoever He allows to fall astray, none can guide them aright. We bear witness that there is none worthy of worship but Allah Alone, and we bear witness that Muhammad (saws) is His slave-servant and the seal of His Messengers.

Respected sister, to the best of our knowledge there is nothing in Shariah which discourages, leave alone prohibits or forbids the believers from studying subjects like physiology and/or sociology, if indeed they wish to do so.

Whatever written of Truth and benefit is only due to Allah’s Assistance and Guidance, and whatever of error is of me alone. Allah Alone Knows Best and He is the Only Source of Strength.

Your brother and well wisher in Islam,

Burhan