A frequently asked and widely common question in society is, "Can you make a calculation?" This is a question that, despite being incorrect, is often asked by highly educated and intellectual individuals, leaving one astonished. Here, "making a calculation" refers to the creation of a horoscope, astrological chart, numerology-based prediction, or geomantic reading, through which answers to the seeker's questions are provided. Sometimes, it explains the reasons behind current circumstances, while at other times, it hints at future events—essentially, it is a form of fortune-telling. Like many other misguidances, this practice has also taken root in our society. Below, the words of a fatwa Read More... Can You Make a Calculation?
A frequently asked and widely common question in society is, "Can you make a calculation?" This is a question that, despite being incorrect, is often asked by highly educated and intellectual individuals, leaving one astonished. Here, "making a calculation" refers to the creation of a horoscope, astrological chart, numerology-based prediction, or geomantic reading, through which answers to the seeker's questions are provided. Sometimes, it explains the reasons behind current circumstances, while at other times, it hints at future events—essentially, it is a form of fortune-telling. Like many other misguidances, this practice has also taken root in our society. Below, the words of a fatwa Read More... 
Astrology, also known as astronomy (the study of stars, their movements, and the resulting cosmic events), serves two main purposes: calculation and reasoning.
Using astrology to determine religious rulings is considered desirable and commendable, such as identifying prayer times or determining the direction of the Qibla. Similarly, employing astrological observations for practical needs or convenience—conducting experiments and drawing conclusions from them—is permissible, much like how a physician analyzes a patient’s pulse to assess health conditions.
However, believing that celestial bodies have an independent influence on worldly events or considering astrological predictions as