ISLAMIC RULING ON HOROSCOPE

Not only is the practice of astrology Haraam, 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 fortuneteller. Consequently, one who seeks his horoscope comes under the ruling contained in the prophets statement:

the Salah of whoever approaches a fortuneteller and ask him about anything will not be accepted for forty days and night. Muslim

 

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 his in doubt about whether or not others know the unseen and the future besides Allah. This is a form of shirk because Allah has clearly stated:

وَعِندَهُ مَفَاتِحُ الْغَيْبِ لَا يَعْلَمُهَا إِلَّا هُوَ

With him are the keys to the unseen and none knows it except him. Q 6: 59

قُل لَّا يَعْلَمُ مَن فِي السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضِ الْغَيْبَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ

Say: None in the heavens and earth knows the unseen except Allah. Q 27: 65 

 

If however one believe in the prediction 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 peace and blessing be upon him:

whoever approaches an oracle or fortuneteller and believes in what he says has disbelieved in what was revealed to Muhammad. Ahmad 

 

like the previous Hadeeth, this Hadeeth literally refers to  the fortuneteller 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 fortuneteller.  He claims that people’s personalities are determined by the stars and their future action and the event of their lives are written in the stars.the ordinary fortuneteller in the stars the ordinary fortuneteller 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). 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, Allah’s messenger was told by Allah to say:

قُل لَّا أَمْلِكُ لِنَفْسِي نَفْعًا وَلَا ضَرًّا إِلَّا مَا شَاءَ اللَّهُ ۚ وَلَوْ كُنتُ أَعْلَمُ الْغَيْبَ لَاسْتَكْثَرْتُ مِنَ الْخَيْرِ وَمَا مَسَّنِيَ السُّوءُ

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 Q7: 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. 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 Allah’s forgiveness and renew his Islam.

Allah is our aid.