As someone who may be Muslim or just curious about Islam, you’ve probably wondered if angel numbers are forbidden or haram. I’ve heard people ask about this a lot, so let me look at whether those repeating numbers are something to pay attention to or not.
The Islamic Perspective on Angel Numbers
In mainstream Islamic teachings, the idea that certain repeating number sequences carry divine messages or predictions just isn’t something that is recognized or endorsed.
The fundamental belief in Islam is that only Allah truly knows the unseen and what will happen in the future. This is clearly stated in the Quran verse – “Say, ‘None in the heavens and earth knows the unseen except Allah.’” Trying to divine the future or gain hidden knowledge through numbers alone would go against this core Islamic principle.
In addition, Islam generally considers practices like tarot, astrology, or numerology to fall under the category of shirk, or associating partners with Allah. When people try to predict the future or gain guidance solely from numbers, it can promote relying on sources other than Allah and the teachings that He has revealed through prophets like Muhammad (peace be upon him).
The hadith from the Prophet Muhammad reinforces this stance against seeking guidance from fortune-tellers or putting stock in what they say. At its core, Islam wants people to trust only in Allah and follow the message that has been authentically conveyed by His prophets. Looking for messages just in numbers doesn’t align with this Islamic theological framework.
Haram or Not?
Islam places great importance on relying completely on Allah for guidance. Muslims are to avoid practices that give power or significance to things other than God. The Quran couldn’t state Allah’s sole knowledge of the unseen any clearer. As verse 6:59 declares, “And with Him are the keys of the unseen; none knows them except Him.” Only Allah knows future events or hidden meanings – not numbers, objects, or any creation. So yes, angel numbers are haram in Islam, and paying attention to them would be forbidden (haram), a type of shirk or associating partners with Allah.
Muslims believe the Almighty alone holds all answers and that there is no need to look to so-called “angel numbers” when God promises to guide those who trust in Him. Their duty is to focus on Allah and his guidance through prayer and following the teachings of the Quran and Sunnah.
The Significance of Numbers In Islamic Tradition
While angel numbers are not accepted in Islam, certain numbers do hold significance within Islamic tradition. For example, the number seven represents perfection and completeness in Islam. The Quran mentions that there are seven heavens and seven earths. God created the heavens and earth in seven days. The number seven also relates to purification and cleaning – Muslims perform ablution and wash themselves seven times before prayer.
The number 19 is associated with the number of verses in the first revealed chapter of the Quran, Surah Al Fatiha. The total number of Arabic letters in the chapter is also 19. The number 19 is seen as miraculous and a sign of divine creation.
The number 40 holds spiritual importance as it relates to purification and testing. Prophet Muhammad fasted for 40 days after receiving the first revelations. The Quran mentions that God tested several prophets for 40 days. The 40 days and nights of rain during Noah’s flood is also mentioned.
The number 99 represents the 99 names of Allah, known as the Asma ul Husna. These 99 divine names encompass all the qualities of God, and Muslims recite these names to remember and contemplate God’s infinite attributes. The 99 names are seen as a representation of the perfection, completeness and oneness of God.
