The common saying: When Suhayl enters, do not work the canal
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The questioner:
Honorable Shaykh, a questioner says: Regarding the common saying, "When Suhayl enters, do not work the canal," does this fall under astrology?
The Shaykh:
It is a type of reliance on the stars. Yes. It is a type of this. The canal is not with the star, nor is it with the star; it is with Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He). Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh. And this questioner.
The Shaykh:
Suhayl has entered and risen, and this is... where? Yes. Yes.
Honorable Shaykh, a questioner says: Regarding the common saying, "When Suhayl enters, do not work the canal," does this fall under astrology?
The Shaykh:
It is a type of reliance on the stars. Yes. It is a type of this. The canal is not with the star, nor is it with the star; it is with Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He). Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh. And this questioner.
The Shaykh:
Suhayl has entered and risen, and this is... where? Yes. Yes.
Source
شرح السنة للبربهاري، خطر رد شيء من السنة - سبيل النجاة عند الفتن — islamhouse.com (1:08:17)
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