Narrated by Sayyiduna Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: A prophet used to draw lines, so whoever’s knowledge coincides with his, that knowledge will be correct.
Narrated by Sayyiduna Qabeesah (may Allah be pleased with him): The Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: Releasing birds to take omens, drawing lines on the ground, and taking bad omens are satanic acts. ‘Awf said: “Al-‘iyaafah” means releasing birds, “at-tarq” means drawing lines on the ground, and “al-jibt” means Satan; the last meaning was explained by Hasan.