What is the ruling on believing in superstitions that link ordinary actions (such as playing with water, fiddling with scissors, or stepping over a small child) with negative outcomes (such as separation, family problems, or a child's failure to grow)?

Superstitions are an ill omen forbidden by Islamic law, whether they involve pessimism due to something seen (like an owl or a black cat), heard (like the sound of a raven), a number (like the number 13), a time (like Wednesday), a place, a characteristic of a person, or a human condition. The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said: "There is no adwa (contagion) and no tiyarah (superstitious belief in omens), and I am pleased with good omens," and "Tiyarah is shirk (polytheism)."

Pessimism was widespread among Arabs and non-Arabs in the pre-Islamic era, and Islamic law came to abolish it. Tatyīr (superstitious belief in omens) is only mentioned in the Holy Quran in relation to the enemies of the messengers, which indicates the ignorance of its perpetrator.

To treat pessimism, one must: 1. Rely on Allah with true reliance, for He removes pessimism. 2. Proceed with the task and not withdraw. 3. Supplicate by saying: "O Allah, there is no good except Your good, and no omen except Your omen, and there is no god besides You," asking for good and seeking refuge from evil.