Taking counsel from a non-Muslim counsellor
Question
Is it permissible for a Muslim counselor who does not specialize in Spiritual Psychology to listen to a Non-Muslim who specializes in this field and who only believes in One God, but does not follow any religion?
Answer
It is not permissible for him to take counsel from a non-Muslim counsellor in these matters. A non-Muslim cannot be trusted in spiritual matters. There will be subtle inclinations and discreet influences towards disbelief in his advice.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Zakaria Makada
- Checked & approved by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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