Pessimism and Its Relationship to the Diminishment of Faith
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Question:
Salih Muhammad from al-Jawf says: Is taking omens and not having good hopes a deficiency in the faith of the Muslim?
Answer:
Yes, the believer does not become pessimistic, and pessimism is taking an omen as a bad sign, and taking an omen as a bad sign is shirk (associating partners with Allah), as stated in the hadith. As for having a good opinion of Allah (Mighty and Majestic), this is required and commanded, so one should have a good opinion of Allah (Mighty and Majestic) and look for good omens, for this is a good action. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:Sunan Abi Dawud 3910Sahih (Al-Albani). Taking an omen as a bad sign is shirk, and the best of it is a good omen, and it does not turn back a Muslim. Yes.
The presenter:
Yes, may Allah bless you.
Salih Muhammad from al-Jawf says: Is taking omens and not having good hopes a deficiency in the faith of the Muslim?
Answer:
Yes, the believer does not become pessimistic, and pessimism is taking an omen as a bad sign, and taking an omen as a bad sign is shirk (associating partners with Allah), as stated in the hadith. As for having a good opinion of Allah (Mighty and Majestic), this is required and commanded, so one should have a good opinion of Allah (Mighty and Majestic) and look for good omens, for this is a good action. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
Taking omens is polytheism; taking omens is polytheism
الطيرة شرك، الطيرة شركThe presenter:
Yes, may Allah bless you.
Source
قناة «السعودية»، برنامج فتاوى — youtube.com (24:20)
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