The Existence of the World on Tisha B'Av
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Question
It is written that if there are no Torah learners at every moment, the world is destroyed. So how does the world stand on Tisha B'Av?
Answer
There are several things that are permitted to study on Tisha B'Av, as brought in the poskim.
For example: matters of destruction, matters of faith such as the Book of Job, and events of destruction, such as Midrash Eicha and Josippon.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Laws of Tisha B'Av and Other Fasts, Siman 554, Se'if 1: On Tisha B'Av, it is forbidden to wash, anoint, wear sandals, and have marital relations, and it is forbidden to read the Torah, Prophets, and Writings, to study Mishnah, Midrash, Gemara, laws, and aggadot, because it is said: 'The precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart' (Psalms 19:9), and schoolchildren do not study on this day, but one may read the Book of Job and the bad things in Jeremiah; if there are comforting verses among them, they must be skipped.
Se'if 2: It is permitted to study Midrash Eicha and the chapter 'Eilu Megalchin', as well as to study the commentary on Eicha and Job.