What is the ruling on adopting the "quadrature" method for extracting treasures, where the hand of a girl brought by the extractor extends and points to the location of the treasure?
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We have no knowledge of the "Quadrature" method. However, what has been mentioned about the extractor bringing his daughter, who then performs specific movements to guide him to a particular location, indicates that this method is not free of magic or divination, both of which are forbidden. The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said: "Whoever comes to a soothsayer or a diviner and believes what he says, has disbelieved in what was revealed to Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him." Therefore, the correct approach is to avoid such a method.
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