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.
Answered by
Mufti Tosif Qasmi
March 14, 2026 · Updated July 02, 2026
Researched & verified under our editorial & answer-review policy.
Related Questions
Support AskMuftiOnline
Your contribution helps scholars answer more questions and keeps this platform free for everyone.
Contribute Now