What is the ruling on one who studies astronomy and other sciences, and thereby grows closer to God instead of drifting away, because he finds in them a great connection to God?
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The forbidden astrology is that in which astronomical calculations are used to infer unseen matters. However, contemplating Allah's signs in galaxies and celestial bodies is not forbidden.
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