What is the definition of astrology?
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The questioner:
Does the astronomers' knowledge of the descent of rain count as the forbidden astrology?
The Shaykh:
Yes, if they attribute the rain to the stars, that is astrology. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you.
The Shaykh:
So, does the one who knows the descent of rain know it except Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He)? Yes.
Does the astronomers' knowledge of the descent of rain count as the forbidden astrology?
The Shaykh:
Yes, if they attribute the rain to the stars, that is astrology. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you.
The Shaykh:
So, does the one who knows the descent of rain know it except Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He)? Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما تعريف التنجيم؟ لمعالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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