What is the ruling on one who draws lines on the ground while not believing in them?
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Question:
The questioner says: I have an uncle who is among those who are diligent in prayer, but he draws lines on the ground. When I inform him that this is not permissible, he says, "This is merely a matter of play, and I do not hold any belief in it." What is the ruling on this?
Answer:
He draws on the ground and does what? With the drawing, he claims knowledge of the unseen, informing about the future. If he draws on the ground, he is a fortune-teller. But if he draws on the ground, playing around with the ground, this is mere play, not based on belief. Yes.
The questioner says: I have an uncle who is among those who are diligent in prayer, but he draws lines on the ground. When I inform him that this is not permissible, he says, "This is merely a matter of play, and I do not hold any belief in it." What is the ruling on this?
Answer:
He draws on the ground and does what? With the drawing, he claims knowledge of the unseen, informing about the future. If he draws on the ground, he is a fortune-teller. But if he draws on the ground, playing around with the ground, this is mere play, not based on belief. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما حكم من يخطّ الأرض وهو غير معتقد بها؟ لمعالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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