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 Read More... Astronomy OR Astrology?
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 Read More...