The Explanation of Tatayyur and Its Danger to the Muslim's Creed

Question:
We also receive these questions, may Allah preserve you. This one asks, may Allah bless you, Your Excellency the Shaykh, saying: What is the danger of tatayyur (taking an omen as a bad sign) to the Muslim's creed?

Answer:
Yes, tatayyur (taking an omen as a bad sign), as in the hadith, is shirk (associating partners with Allah). Tatayyur is taking an omen as a bad sign from things, taking an omen as a bad sign from things when one sees them, taking an omen as a bad sign from birds or animals, or taking an omen as a bad sign from certain people or from certain places. All of this is not permissible. It is obligatory for the Muslim to have tawakkul (reliance upon Allah), to entrust his affairs to Allah, and to have a good opinion of Allah (Mighty and Majestic). This weakens his faith and causes him to fear everything and be terrified of everything. If he has tawakkul (reliance upon Allah) and his creed is sound, then Allah will make him secure from what he fears and protect him from what he dreads. So the Muslim relies on Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He). Yes.