Is It Permissible to Say "History Repeats Itself" in Islam?
Question
Assalamualaikum Is it permissible to say, "history repeats itself". Thank you for your time
Islamic Ruling & Answer
Walekumussalam,
Yes, it is permissible to say "history repeats itself" as a general observation. It does not involve any shirk or false belief; it’s just a way of describing patterns in events.
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Daurah-e-Hadith (Fazil), Darul Uloom Deoband · Specialization in Fiqh & Ifta (Grade A), Jamea Tul Hidaya, Jaipur
July 02, 2026
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