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Is it OK for Muslims to believe in zodiac signs?
Astrology is absolutely forbidden in Islam, and it is a form of Shirk. The Stars do not control what happens on earth, they don’t determine good or evil, or how a person acts. It is simply common sense to not believe in astrology.
How does Islam view astrology?
The Saudi scholar, Muhammad ibn al Uthaymeen, said: “Astrology is a kind of sorcery and fortune-telling. It is forbidden because it is based on illusions, not on concrete facts. There is no relation between the movements of celestial bodies and what takes place on the Earth.”
Why is astrology forbidden in Islam?
Astrology in the Hadith Narrated by Abu Dawud, it is suggested that the Prophet Muhammad stated “Whoever seeks knowledge from the stars is seeking one of the branches of witchcraft…”; that of which is inherently forbidden in Islam. The Hadith suggests that rain is a bounty bestowed only by Allah (God).
How did Muslims contribute to astrology?
Several forms of quadrants were invented by Muslims. Among them was the sine quadrant used for astronomical calculations, and various forms of the horary quadrant used to determine the time (especially the times of prayer) by observations of the Sun or stars.
Do we believe in astrology?
We believe in the free flow of information Astrology as we know it now, linking planets to the 12 zodiac signs in order to manage life on Earth, was devised in the Middle East and classical Greece between the fifth and first centuries BCE. It was largely transmitted to the 21st century via the Islamic world.
Is astrology permissible in Islam?
Is it used to find propitious times in our lives or to benefit as a helping profession in social and psychological sciences? According to some scholars in Sufism (Islamic Mysticism) astrology may be permissible in Islam because it is neither illusion nor demonic practice.
Who are some famous Muslims who believe in astrology?
Sheikh Al Akbar Ibn Arabi; A prominent Islamic preacher whose vast studies encompassed astrology. Most Sunni Islam sources point to an inherent disagreement with all forms of astrology which attempt to suggest supernatural intervention by stellar or planetary beings.
What is the relationship between astronomy and Islam?
The Islamic religion, whose rituals were based on the lunar calendar, frequently calls the attention of Muslims to the heavens in the Koran, demonstrating the close relationship with astronomy in Muslim culture. ” Dr. Salim Ayduz (Muslim Heritage)
What did prophet Muhammad say about astrology?
Prophet Muhammad made various claims regarding the legality/illegality of astrology with regards to the Islamic religious tradition. Narrated by Abu Dawud, it is suggested that the Prophet Muhammad stated “Whoever seeks knowledge from the stars is seeking one of the branches of witchcraft…”; that of which is inherently forbidden in Islam.