The Meaning of Their Saying: “The Astrologers Lie, Even If They Tell the Truth”
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Question:
“The astrologers lie, even if they tell the truth.” Is this a hadith, and what is its meaning?
Answer:
I do not know that this is a hadith, but it is widespread on people’s tongues, and its meaning is correct. The astrologers are liars, and it is not possible for them to tell the truth. As for the phrase “even if they tell the truth,” it means if it happens in accordance with what they said, then that is not due to their report, but rather due to divine decree and destiny. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh
“The astrologers lie, even if they tell the truth.” Is this a hadith, and what is its meaning?
Answer:
I do not know that this is a hadith, but it is widespread on people’s tongues, and its meaning is correct. The astrologers are liars, and it is not possible for them to tell the truth. As for the phrase “even if they tell the truth,” it means if it happens in accordance with what they said, then that is not due to their report, but rather due to divine decree and destiny. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/067 — archive.org (5:56)
The Arabic text is a machine transcription of the audio recording.