The sacred art of divination

 


The Sacred Art of Divination: Unlocking Messages from the Unseen

By Prof. Dr. Arshad Afzal
Former Faculty Member, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, KSA

“Divination is not about predicting the future—it is about tuning into the Divine whispers already echoing through time.”

Since the dawn of civilization, humanity has sought ways to bridge the seen and the unseen. Divination is not merely an attempt to 'foretell'—it is a sacred dialogue, a reverent listening to the symphony of cosmic signs placed around us.

What is Divination?

Divination stems from the Latin word divinare—"to be inspired by a god." True divination is not fortune-telling. It is a sacred art of interpretation, revealing the patterns, energies, and lessons hidden within the fabric of our lives.

The Qur’an speaks of Ayat—signs in the horizons and within ourselves. Divination honors this principle: that the universe is always speaking, and wisdom lies in learning to hear.

Traditional Methods of Divination

Throughout history, different cultures have developed profound methods for divining wisdom:

  • Ramal (Islamic Geomancy): Ancient sand or dot-based interpretation.
  • Istikhara (Seeking Goodness): Islamic prayer for divine guidance.
  • Astrology: Reading the stars as reflections of divine order.
  • Tasseography: Interpreting tea leaves or coffee grounds.
  • Runes and Ogham: Sacred alphabets used for oracular insight.
  • I Ching (Book of Changes): Ancient Chinese method of casting and interpreting hexagrams.
  • Dream Divination: A mystical tradition revered by prophets and mystics alike.

Each method, when approached with sincerity, discipline, and humility, becomes a mirror of divine truth.

Divination in the Mystical Traditions

Sufi masters viewed divination as a tool only when aligned with sacred law and inner purity. The goal was never egoic prediction but illumination, surrender, and deeper service to Divine Will.

Shaykh Ibn Arabi, the Great Mystic, spoke of “'Ilm al-Ladunni”—the knowledge bestowed directly by God into the heart, without intermediary. Divination, done rightly, can awaken glimpses of this sacred knowing.

The Ethics of Divination

In the hands of the ego, divination becomes manipulation. In the hands of the sincere seeker, it becomes an act of devotion.

Before engaging in any form of divination:

  • Purify your intention.
  • Pray for protection and truth.
  • Accept the message with humility, even if it challenges your desires.

Remember: Divination reveals possibilities, not certainties. Only God knows the unseen in full.

Personal Reflection: Listening to the Signs

Throughout my journey, moments of inspired insight often arrived unbidden—through a dream, a verse that opened at random, a sudden whisper of the heart.

I have learned: We live surrounded by signs.
The universe is a vast book—every star, every gust of wind, every dream, every heartbeat—another verse waiting to be read.

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—Prof. Dr. Arshad Afzal
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