What is the ruling on "out-of-body experiences" (astral projection), which its proponents claim to be a natural phenomenon occurring to all humans during sleep, involving the separation of the conscious self from the body, and that it is an elevated experience allowing travel in the "etheric world" and control over dreams?

The question confirms that what is known as the "etheric body," "out-of-body experience," or "astral projection" are mere superstitions, nonsense, and illusions that have no scientific or religious basis. Rather, they are derived from Buddhist and atheistic beliefs and Eastern philosophies. Such talk is considered a form of sorcery and divination, which are forbidden to rely upon or practice in Islam. These claims contradict the reality of Tawhid (monotheism) and are attributed to ignorance of the realities of the unseen, which only Allah knows. It is emphasized that these superstitions show the influence of false beliefs on some Muslims and highlight the necessity of returning to the fundamentals of Tawhid and sound doctrine.