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08-20-2001, 05:47 PM
As-Salamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatullah Wa Barakatuh
*A*S*T*R*O*L*O*G*Y*
Checking Your Horoscope May Seem
Harmless, But This Actually Ventures
Into The World Of Polytheism
Aqeedah – Correctness in the way we believe
By: Mohammed Abdurrahman
Al Jumuah Magazine - USA
ASTROLOGY is the study of the relationship between the movements of the stars and their influence on people and events. From an Islamic perspective, Astrology is divided into two branches: Polytheistic and Lawful.
POLYTHEISTIC ASTROLOGY
Can you imagine claming that the stars and planets have such domineering power that they can steer people’s lives and destinies? That they are the determining factor of good or bad luck? This form of polytheism, experienced by those to whom Abraham (Peace be upon him), was sent, insinuates ascribing partners to Allaah in worship. It also presumes a relationship between stars, planets and events that take place on Earth by which, the future can be predicted. It claims knowledge of the unseen based on speculations and conjectures when such knowledge is unique to Allaah alone.
As Muslims, we know that the stars and planets cannot be used as indicators of happiness or misery, life or death. Allaah says in the Qur’aan: {(He Alone is) the All-Knower of the Ghaib (unseen), and He reveals to none His Ghaib (unseen), except to a Messenger (from mankind) whom He has chosen. (He informs him of unseen as much as He likes), and then He makes a band of watching guards (agnels) to march before him and after him.} Surat Al Jinn: Ayah 26-27.
RULING
Muslims are not allowed to learn or teach polytheistic astrology because the Prophet (sallallahu alayhe wa sallam) regarded it as a branch of magic, which is prohibited by Islamic law. Allaah says in the Qur’aan: {They followed what the devils gave out (falsely of the magic) in the lifetime of Solomon. Solomon did not disbelieve, but the devils disbelieved, teaching men magic and such things that came down at Babylon to the two angels, Harut and Marut, but neither of these two (angels) taught anyone (such things) till they had said, “We are only for trial, so disbelieve not (by learning this magic from us).”} Surat Al Baqaraah: Ayah 102.
It also involves learning something that has no benefit. If a Muslim were to learn it for a career, all associated gains would be unlawful. And, anyone who teaches it to others, spreads falsehood.
ASTROLOGY IN POPULAR CULTURE
Polytheistic astrology has dramatically spread in recent years, and it has become a means of distorting people’s belief in Allaah. Private institutes have been founded, books, magazines and newspapers are published, under various titles such as “What’s in the Stars for You?”, “Constellations” and many others in order to advertise such a seductive commodity that often appeals to the uneducated public.
A true Muslim should stay away from this type of astrology because if he does not, it is likely to exclude him completely from the fold of Islam.
*A*S*T*R*O*L*O*G*Y*
Checking Your Horoscope May Seem
Harmless, But This Actually Ventures
Into The World Of Polytheism
Aqeedah – Correctness in the way we believe
By: Mohammed Abdurrahman
Al Jumuah Magazine - USA
ASTROLOGY is the study of the relationship between the movements of the stars and their influence on people and events. From an Islamic perspective, Astrology is divided into two branches: Polytheistic and Lawful.
POLYTHEISTIC ASTROLOGY
Can you imagine claming that the stars and planets have such domineering power that they can steer people’s lives and destinies? That they are the determining factor of good or bad luck? This form of polytheism, experienced by those to whom Abraham (Peace be upon him), was sent, insinuates ascribing partners to Allaah in worship. It also presumes a relationship between stars, planets and events that take place on Earth by which, the future can be predicted. It claims knowledge of the unseen based on speculations and conjectures when such knowledge is unique to Allaah alone.
As Muslims, we know that the stars and planets cannot be used as indicators of happiness or misery, life or death. Allaah says in the Qur’aan: {(He Alone is) the All-Knower of the Ghaib (unseen), and He reveals to none His Ghaib (unseen), except to a Messenger (from mankind) whom He has chosen. (He informs him of unseen as much as He likes), and then He makes a band of watching guards (agnels) to march before him and after him.} Surat Al Jinn: Ayah 26-27.
RULING
Muslims are not allowed to learn or teach polytheistic astrology because the Prophet (sallallahu alayhe wa sallam) regarded it as a branch of magic, which is prohibited by Islamic law. Allaah says in the Qur’aan: {They followed what the devils gave out (falsely of the magic) in the lifetime of Solomon. Solomon did not disbelieve, but the devils disbelieved, teaching men magic and such things that came down at Babylon to the two angels, Harut and Marut, but neither of these two (angels) taught anyone (such things) till they had said, “We are only for trial, so disbelieve not (by learning this magic from us).”} Surat Al Baqaraah: Ayah 102.
It also involves learning something that has no benefit. If a Muslim were to learn it for a career, all associated gains would be unlawful. And, anyone who teaches it to others, spreads falsehood.
ASTROLOGY IN POPULAR CULTURE
Polytheistic astrology has dramatically spread in recent years, and it has become a means of distorting people’s belief in Allaah. Private institutes have been founded, books, magazines and newspapers are published, under various titles such as “What’s in the Stars for You?”, “Constellations” and many others in order to advertise such a seductive commodity that often appeals to the uneducated public.
A true Muslim should stay away from this type of astrology because if he does not, it is likely to exclude him completely from the fold of Islam.