A Discourse on Taking Omens from the Qur’an and Optimism Based on What is Heard

Abstract

This treatise covers the meaning of *fa’l* (omen) linguistically and legally, its ruling, the ruling on taking omens from the Qur’an, the ruling on optimism based on what is heard or seen, and whether it falls under the category of drawing lots (*qur’ah*) or astrology. It also addresses the ruling on claiming knowledge of the unseen regarding future matters through astrology, omens, lots, and others, as well as the ruling on superstition and pessimism based on what is heard, seen, months, days, numbers, and other matters.