Angel numbers are number patterns that keep showing up so often that you can’t help but notice them. The American author Doreen Virtue actually came up with the term “angel numbers” to describe them. But the truth is people have been noticing these number patterns for as long as humans have been around. It’s not a new thing.
Some people wonder if their religion allows them to look at angel numbers or not. Especially for Muslims, they may question if it’s halal or haram. I’m here to give you some insight into where angel numbers stand from an Islamic perspective.
Are Angel Numbers Haram In Islam?
Many Muslim scholars and followers believe that angel numbers are not allowed or forbidden. There are a few reasons for this. The beliefs and culture of Islam don’t really mix well with the idea of angel numbers. Also, angel numbers are more of a “New Age” concept. Most Muslims wouldn’t believe in it anyway since Islam doesn’t have space for New Age ideas like that. Sure, some Muslims might find it interesting. But overall, when it comes to Islam, angel numbers are considered haram.
Associating Partners With Allah (Shirk)
In Islam, the main belief is that God – known as Allah – is the only power in the whole universe. Seeing any other things like angels or spirits as being equal to God is a no-no, because that takes attention away from God being the sole focus of everything.
Looking to angel numbers or other supernatural things for guidance could be seen as reducing how important God is. In Islam, all worship, guidance, and prayers are only meant for God alone. On top of that, numerology, which angel numbers fall under, seems to be thought of as a type of fortune-telling, and fortune-telling is also not allowed.
Lack of Islamic Basis
The idea of angel numbers isn’t really supported by traditional Islamic teachings. Islam definitely acknowledges angels as real spiritual beings that act as messengers from God. The Quran talks about angels like Gabriel and Michael delivering revelations to the prophets. But where it starts to get “iffy” is this whole thing about specific numbers appearing to guide you in life.
When you dig into the authentic early Islamic texts, there’s just no mention at all of angel numbers. And a lot of respected Islamic scholars would argue that the whole notion of numbers carrying secret meanings from angels is more of a new age, New Age-y type of belief that kind of strays outside the boundaries of what’s actually taught in the Quran and hadith. So, while noticing repeating numbers might give you a feeling of reassurance or direction sometimes, it’s probably best not to think of it as being an official Islamic belief or theology. Stick closer to what’s clearly laid out in the primary religious sources. That’ll keep you grounded in the faith’s traditional teachings.
Diverting Focus From Authentic Practices
In Islam, the main focus is believing in only one God, Allah, and following the teachings of the Quran and Prophet Muhammad. Muslims do believe in angels but don’t assign special meanings to numbers.
Muslims believe true guidance comes directly from Allah through the Quran and teachings of Prophet Muhammad. The Quran has all the information needed to live a good life.
Looking too much into the meanings of numbers could take away from important Muslim practices. Spending time on numbers might mean not praying every day, fasting, or giving to others.
Islam teaches to follow proven ways of guidance and blessings, not things like numerology that aren’t sure. The Quran and teachings of the Prophet are the real sources of guidance for Muslims.
Risk of Superstition And Misguidance
For Muslims, their faith encourages them to think logically and question things, while also trusting what God reveals. Practices without a clear connection to Islam could risk being mixed up, having wrong info, or even beliefs that don’t match core Islamic values.
Muslims feel it’s best if they keep their faith safe from anything that may cause them to wander away from the right path.
