Magic

[Muslim_Gurl]

:salam2:

one of my ever good friends told me that reading books that contain magic in them are haram to read because its almost the same as going to a fortune teller. ever since then, i got very scared because im willing, well already started, writing a story and inshaAllah it will be a novel. though the problem is that i think my book contains some magic in it. so first, is it haram to read books with magic. second, tell me if this is magic or not: my story is about a girl who gets this email saying that if she does not do so and so, something will happen to her in life. its one of those chain emails, watever you call it, and she doesn't beleive in it. then, watever it said in the email actually happens. so this is not magic, but it is something that cant happen. and its sort of like fortune telling because watever was written in the email actually happens. nnow i noe its not true, but she said that it is still haram to read something that tells your future even out of curosity. so is it haram?????


thankx salamzzzzzz

 

[abu'muhammad]

The Islamic Ruling on Horoscopes

Not only is the practice of astrology Haraam as mentioned in my other articles also, but also visiting an astrologist and listening to his predictions, buying books on astrology or reading one’s horoscope are also forbidden! Since astrology is mainly used for predicting the future, those who practice it are considered fortune-tellers. Consequently, one who seeks his horoscope comes under the ruling contained in the Prophet’s statement:
"The Salaah (daily prayer) of whoever approaches a fortune-teller and asks him about anything will not be accepted for forty days and nights." [Reported by Hafsah and collected by Muslim (Sahih Muslim (English Trans.), vol. 4, p. 1211, no. 5440).]

The punishment in this Hadeeth is simply for approaching and asking the astrologist, even if one is in doubt about the truth of his statements. If one is in doubt about the truth or falsehood of astrological information, he is in doubt about whether or not others know the unseen and the future besides Allaah. This is a form of Shirk because Allaah has clearly stated:

"With Him are the keys to the unseen and none knows it except Him" [Soorah al-An`aa,m 6:59]

"Say: None in the heavens or earth knows the unseen except Allaah." [Soorah an-Naml 27:65]

If, however, one believes in the predictions of their horoscope, whether spoken by an astrologist or written in books of astrology, he falls directly into Kufr (disbelief) as stated by the Prophet (sallallahu `alayhi wa sallam)
"Whoever approaches an oracle or fortune-teller and believes in what he says, has disbelieved in what was revealed to Muhammad."
[Reported by Abu Hurayrah and collected by Ahmad and Abu Daawood (Sunan Abu Dawud (English Trans.), vol. 3, p. 1095, no. 3895).]

Like the previous Hadeeth, this Hadeeth literally refers to the fortune-teller but it is just as applicable to the astrologist. Both claim knowledge of the future. The astrologist’s claim is just as opposed to Tawheed 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 Islaam. 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). The 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 was told by Allaah to say:
"If I knew the unseen, I would surely have only sought the good. But, I am only a warner and a bearer of glad tidings for believers."
[Al-Qur'an Soorah al-A`raaf 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 sign is, or attempt to guess his sign. Nor should he or she read horoscope columns in newspapers or listen to them read. And, any Muslim who allows astrological predictions to determine his actions, should seek Allaah’s forgiveness and renew his Islaam.

http://www.allaahuakbar.net/barelwiyat/ruling_on_horoscopes.htm

 

[nori suja'i]

Assalamoo'aleikoom,
fortune teller & magic are the works of sheytaan. once gets involve, we could not escape from it. so its better dont get involved at all. the power of prayers to The Almighty Allah are more stronger then the works of sheytaan.
this is the true story happened in my country, a lady just for fun went to see a fortune teller to look for her future husband how he's like, but the fortune teller after reading on her palm said that she'll never gets married until she died. because of the disappointed answer from that fortune teller, she went home straight and climbed up to the highest floor and jumped down, she died immediatly.
i guess if she didnt go to the fortune teller by now she's already married but its written down already that she died that way, na'udzubillahee meenzaleek.

 

[hellbraker]

:salam2:

one of my ever good friends told me that reading books that contain magic in them are haram to read because its almost the same as going to a fortune teller. ever since then, i got very scared because im willing, well already started, writing a story and inshaAllah it will be a novel. though the problem is that i think my book contains some magic in it. so first, is it haram to read books with magic. second, tell me if this is magic or not: my story is about a girl who gets this email saying that if she does not do so and so, something will happen to her in life. its one of those chain emails, watever you call it, and she doesn't beleive in it. then, watever it said in the email actually happens. so this is not magic, but it is something that cant happen. and its sort of like fortune telling because watever was written in the email actually happens. nnow i noe its not true, but she said that it is still haram to read something that tells your future even out of curosity. so is it haram?????


thankx salamzzzzzz

It is also condemned in the Bible.

“When you enter the land the Lord your God is giving you, do not learn to imitate the detestable way of the nations there. Let no one be found among you who sacrifices his son or daughter in the fire, who practices divination or sorcery, interprets omens, engages in witchcraft, or casts spells, or who is a medium or spiritist or who consults the dead. Anyone who does these things is detestable to the Lord, and because of these detestable practices the Lord your God will drive those nations before you. You must be blameless before the Lord your God. The nations you will dispossess listen to those who practice sorcery or divination. But as for you, the Lord has not permitted you to do so” (Deuteronomy 18:9-14).

“He did evil in the eyes of the Lord, followed the detestable practices of the nations the Lord had driven out before the Israelites” (2 Chronicles 33:2). “He sacrificed his sons in the fire in the Valley of Ben Hinnom, practiced sorcery, divination and witchcraft, and consulted mediums and spiritists. He did much evil in the eyes of the Lord, provoking him to anger” (2 Chronicles 33:6).

 

[hassana elkoussi]

:salam2:

Well, yr novel reminds me of a movie that was on in Egypt a couple of years ago. It was about a game called "wija" which gave predictions to each of the players and the whole movie was about how these predictions came true for each one of them. Well , what matters here is that the movie was attacked by Al Azhar scholars and it was regarded as Haram because of the fortunetelling issue.I guess the same ruling applies to yr novel. Sorry to disappoint u , but hope u make a try with another less controversial topic.

Salam

 

[Muslim_Gurl]

:salam2:

thankx for letting me know. uhh...its so hard to turn all this down!! i was willing to write and get it published and all that. i began this story about like 2 years ago and was so excited!!!:shymuslima1: i was even thinking of having a series. LOL. oh well, i can write other stories. now the other problem is that i have written so many other stories, and i think almost all of them contain magic in them. oh well, thankx for letting me know. i hope i get a BIG reward from Allah for turning my dream down lol! thankx again!