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Sunan Abu Dawud #3906

Divination and Omens (Kitab Al-Kahanah Wa Al-Tatayyur)
Sahih

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، وَمُسَدَّدٌ، - الْمَعْنَى - قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى، عَنْ عُبَيْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ الأَخْنَسِ، عَنِ الْوَلِيدِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، عَنْ يُوسُفَ بْنِ مَاهَكَ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ مَنِ اقْتَبَسَ عِلْمًا مِنَ النُّجُومِ اقْتَبَسَ شُعْبَةً مِنَ السِّحْرِ زَادَ مَا زَادَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
The Prophet (ﷺ) said: If anyone acquires any knowledge of astrology, he acquires a branch of magic of which he gets more as long as he continues to do so.
Narrated by Narrated Abdullah ibn Abbas:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) warns against the pursuit of astrology, equating it to a form of magic. This statement reflects the broader Islamic view on relying on divine knowledge rather than human speculation about the future. The hadith serves as a caution against engaging in practices that divert one from faith and reliance on Allah.

Modern Application

In contemporary society, this hadith can remind individuals to seek knowledge grounded in faith and reason rather than superstitions or unproven practices. It encourages a focus on personal development and understanding through legitimate means.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Magic and Sorcery because it directly addresses the dangers of engaging in astrology, which is considered a form of magic, thereby warning against practices that can lead one away from true faith.

Magic and Sorcery

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About Sunan Abu Dawud

This hadith is #3906 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of Divination and Omens (Kitab Al-Kahanah Wa Al-Tatayyur). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Abdullah ibn Abbas:.

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