Dream - Not long ago, social media was abuzz with an Indian fortune teller who predicted that the end of the world would occur on June 29, 2024. Prior to this prediction, in 2021, there was also a Mayan prophecy that the apocalypse would happen on December 21, 2021. However, in reality, those prophecies were not true. As explained in Islamic teachings, the timing of the Day of Judgment is a secret known only to Allah SWT. Allah SWT has already informed us of the signs of the approaching end of times that should be heeded by all people in the world.

This prophecy has sparked various comments from netizens. However, what if we look at it from an Islamic perspective? Especially for those who believe in the prophecy of the end of times. Explained in a hadith, the Prophet Muhammad said, "Whoever goes to a fortune-teller or soothsayer and believes in their predictions, then they have indeed disbelieved in what was revealed to Muhammad." Meanwhile, the Quran also explains that no one can predict the exact timing of the arrival of the Day of Judgment.

Besides, the apocalypse will not come suddenly. Here is the explanation in Surah Al-A'raf verse 187: "They ask you about the apocalypse: 'When will it happen?' Say: 'The knowledge of the apocalypse is with my Lord; no one can explain its timing except Him. The apocalypse is heavy (burden) in the heavens and the earth. The apocalypse will not come to you except suddenly.' They ask you as if you truly know it."

Say: 'Indeed, knowledge about the Day of Judgment is with Allah, but most people do not know.' Therefore, believing in the predictions of the Day of Judgment is strictly forbidden by Allah SWT. Not only the predictions of the Day of Judgment, but Islam also prohibits Muslims from believing in various other predictions.

Believing in fortune-telling can be considered a form of shirk, which is associating partners with Allah by believing that besides Allah, there are others who know the unseen or the future. In Islam, only Allah is the All-Knowing of all that is unseen.

Depending on predictions can weaken a person's faith in Allah. A Muslim should place full trust in Allah and His plans, not in predictions that have no true basis.

Believing in predictions can make someone passive and not strive to the fullest, as they may think that their fate has already been determined by the predictions. Islam teaches the importance of effort and prayer in achieving goals.

Negative predictions can cause excessive anxiety, fear, and uncertainty. This can disrupt one's peace of mind and mental well-being.

Predictions are often used by irresponsible parties to deceive others for personal gain. This can lead to material and emotional losses for those who believe in such predictions.

Dependency on predictions can affect a person's social relationships, for example by making decisions based on predictions, which may be irrational and harmful to oneself or others.