A young woman seeking knowledge

Q 4: One of my brothers is very confused concerning his studies. He is very clever in mathematics and physics, but he wants to study religious knowledge at university next year Insha'a Allah (If Allah wills). He told me that if he continues studying his major, mathematics and physics, he will be distracted from delving into religious knowledge, and he is facing a great inner struggle, not knowing which path to pursue to achieve success, as he wants to serve his religion and call to it. What is your advice to him, May Allah reward you with good, on this subject that I am personally confused about? Knowing that he wants to supplicate to Allah to guide him in this regard, but he also says that worldly knowledge is a Collective Obligation but Da`wah (Call to Islam) in the cause of Allah is much better than it in all aspects. Please enlighten us in this regard, May Allah (Exalted be He) keep you safe.

(Part No. 12; Page No. 103) A: Your brother can continue his studies in the mentioned specialization, and learn religious knowledge from a scholar. He can also join one of the religious institutes or faculties after finishing his studies to get to know some of the affairs of his religion and to acquire knowledge of Shari`ah (Islamic Law). However, if he fears that continuing his studying of mathematical sciences will distract him from studying religious knowledge, he can quit studying them and engage himself in studying religion, for it is more significant and useful, also because he [as a human being, Trans.] is created to worship his Lord according to clear understanding, and this will not be achieved except by Allah's support first, then by religious learning. May Allah facilitate things for him and bless his time and knowledge.May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.