Forecasting based on statistics

Q: Is forecasting (based on previous known data using statistical models to estimate the future figures) stock market, sellings or demands, performance, weather, employment need haraam?

A: No, it is just an estimate.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

 

Answered by:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)