Are there any Sharia-based proofs that an owl brings bad omens and a turtle brings good fortune, or are these merely superstitions?
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What has been mentioned about owls bringing misery and turtles bringing good fortune has no basis in Islamic law. Rather, it is from superstitions and doctrinal deviations, and there is fear that the one who says it may fall into polytheism, because the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said: "Superstitious omens are polytheism." And all matters are with Allah.
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