The Prohibition against Believing in Bad Omens

802. Anas, may Allah be pleased with him, reported that the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “There is no infection and there are no bad omens, although I am pleased by a good omen.” They said, “What is a good omen?” He said, “A good word.” (Sahih al-Bukhari, Tibb, 19; Sahih Muslim, Salam, 102).

803. Urwa ibn Amir, may Allah be pleased with him, said, “Divination was mentioned in the presence of the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him. He said, “The best of it is omens, but they do not deter a Muslim. If one of you sees something he dislikes, he should say, ‘O Allah, none but You can bring good things and none but You can repel evil things. There is neither power nor strength except by You.’” (Sunan Abu Dawud, Tibb, 24).

 

Nawawi, Imam. Riyad As-Salihin; The Gardens of the Righteous: A collection of authentic hadiths. Tughra Books Press, Inc. 2014