We live in a time where we are bombarded
with practices that affect not only ourselves but our children as well. There
are many satanic practices being introduced in the form of games and movies.
We, as Muslims, believe in Allah as our Lord and the All-powerful. Often we
dismiss issues as trivial not thinking that our eemaan may be impacted
negatively and sometimes we may even do things which may take us out of the
fold of Islam. One factor that is not treated with absolute seriousness is
horoscopes. Horoscopes are forbidden in Islam.
Allah says:
"And with Him are the keys to the
ghayb [all that is hidden], none knows them but He and He knows whatever there
is in [or on) the earth and the sea; not a leaf falls, but the knows it. There
is not a grain in darkness of the earth nor anything fresh or day, but is
written in a clear record." [Al-Qur'an 6:59]
And Allah further says
"Say: None in the heavens and the earth knows the ghayb
(unseen) except Allah, nor can they perceive when they shall be
resurrected." [Al-Qur'an 27:65]
Prophet Muhammad ï·º said: “Whoever goes to a fortune-teller and asks him about
something, his prayer will not be accepted for forty nights.” Narrated
by Muslim
It was narrated that Ibn ‘Abbaas (may
Allaah be pleased with him) said: the Messenger of Allaah ï·º said: ““Whoever
learns anything of astrology has learned a branch of witchcraft (al-sihr)…”Narrated
by Abu Dawood with a saheeh isnaad.
If, however, one believes in the
predictions of their horoscopes, whether spoken by an astrologist or written in
books of astrology, he falls directly into Kufr (disbelief) as stated by the
Prophet ï·º "Whoever approaches an oracle or fortune-teller and believes
in what he says, has disbelieved in what was revealed to Muhammad." [Ahmad & Abu Daawood]
Dr Abu Ameenah Bilal Phillips has the
following to say:
Like the previous narration, this one
literally refers to the fortune-teller and it is just as applicable to the
astrologist. Both claim knowledge of the future. The astrologist’s claim is
just as opposed to Tawheed (Islamic Monotheism) as the ordinary fortune-teller.
He claims that people’s personalities are determined by the stars, and their
future actions and the events of their lives are written in the stars. The
ordinary fortune-teller claims that the formation of tea leaves at the bottom
of a cup, or lines in a palm, tell him the same thing. In both cases,
individuals claim the ability to read in the physical formation of created
objects, knowledge of the unseen.
Belief in astrology and the casting of
horoscopes are in clear opposition to the letter and spirit of Islam. It is
really the empty soul, which has not tasted real Eemaan (belief) that seeks out
these paths. Essentially these paths represent a vain attempt to escape Qadar
(fate).
These ignorant believe that if they know
what is in store for them tomorrow, they can prepare from today. In that way,
they may avoid the bad and ensure the good. Yet, Allaah’s Messenger sallallaahu
`alayhi wa sallam ( may Allaah exalt his mention ) was told by Allaah to say
(what means): "…If I knew the unseen, I could have acquired much
wealth, and no harm would have touched me. I am not except a warner and a
bringer of glad tidings to a people who believe." [Quran 7:188]
True Muslims are, therefore, obliged to
stay far away from these areas. Thus, rings, chains, etc., which have the signs
of the Zodiac on them should not be worn, even if one does not believe in them.
They are part and parcel of a fabricated system which propagates Kufr and
should be done away with entirely. No believing Muslim should ask another what
his star-sign is, or attempt to guess what it is. Nor should he or she read
horoscope columns in newspapers or listen to them being read. Any Muslim who
allows astrological predictions to determine his actions should seek Allaah’s
forgiveness and renew his Islam.
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Our approach to our belief in Allah is
the key to the level of faith we and our family has. Allah is in control of
everything and it is through His mercy that we have faith. We cannot take His
Mercy for granted and thus we have to fulfill His commands and pray for His
protection. Without the protection of Allah, our eemaan, our faith is not
guaranteed and eemaan is a prerequisite for entry into Jannah.
We pray for His protection and guidance.
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