{"_id":"668da0b10b76658b4c233e1b","title":"Is it true that Angels around reply Ameen to Dua' so one should avoid speculating something negative?","question":"I have heard you shouldn’t say things that speculate something negative. For example, something like ‘I’m gonna fail this test’ or ‘I’m gonna get sick now’. The reason for this is because the angels say Ameen to things you say and I’ve heard it could be for good and bad. Is there any Islamic backing to this? Please give me some insight in this.","answer":"In Sahih Muslim, there's a hadith where our beloved Prophet ﷺ said:\nPray for what's beneficial; don’t ask for anything that goes against you. The angels present say \"Amin\" to your supplication.\nHowever, the instances you mentioned aren't supplications; they fall under negative presumptions about life (sū` zann), which Islam prohibits. We're instructed to maintain a positive outlook on Allah ﷻ, people, and life. Hope for good, never anticipate the worst. Optimism is a crucial but sometimes overlooked element of our faith. The Prophet ﷺ taught us always to stay positive and avoid seeking or expecting negative outcomes.\nNarrated Anas (may Allah be pleased with him): The Prophet ﷺ said, \"There is no 'Adwa (transmission of disease without the permission of Allah), nor is there any bad omen, but I like the good omens.\" They asked, \"What is the good omen?\" He said, \"A good word.\" [Bukhari and Muslim]","tags":[{"_id":"668d9fe30b76658b4c232829","tag":"Worship: Dua","count":109},{"_id":"668d9ff70b76658b4c232a80","tag":"Seerah: Sunnah and Hadith","count":68},{"_id":"668d9ffc0b76658b4c232af8","tag":"Unseen: Angels","count":6}],"createdOn":"2024-07-09T20:42:25.833Z"}