What is magic &
soothsaying
Magic generally includes:-
a)writing & reciting some
special chants & spells, burning
of particular objects
b)Making a picture, blowing
,tying knots, burying special objects
in particular places so that the person
for whom it is intended is affected
eg;located, put to sleep, made ill etc
c)bringing about some un natural
events by means of charms, amulets
or talisman or potions
Soothsaying is fortune telling,
going to people (pir, babas etc) for
predictions, involving Jinn or spirits
for non natural events..some scholars
equate it with Magic.
Islamic View
Magic is unconditionally &
absolutely haram/prohibited .A gunahane
Kabira (greater sin) leading to Hell
fire. A person who indulges in magic
& does not repent is punishable
by Death in an Islamic society, as it
is equivalent to shirk & severly criticised
in many many ahadith
It is haram to learn,
teach, perform magic & indulge in
soothsaying. (for any cause whatsoever). It
is also haram to go to soothsayers (pirs
& babas & magicians)& act
on their advice. Earnings from magic & payments to magicians also come under haram category..
Magic is evil
The starting point of Magic
involves physical disrespect to
Quran in many cases!
The sorcerer discontinues all
good actions & concentrates on performing
satanic rituals, committing adultery,
drinking blood etc.These acts bring
the magician close to Satan so that
he is helped in his magic. Obviously
the closer to Satan a man is the further
he is from any kind of truth & Islam.
How to protect against Magic
-Have faith in Allah swt &
rely on HIM & his chosen people
-Understand & realise that
the Magicians power is evil & very
limited
-Try to be with wuzoo all the
time
-Regularly recite Sura Falaq
& Sura Nass as much as possible.-
-Give sadqa/charity (alms)
-Invoke Allah swt thru duas
(see Oddatul Daee book*)
-Consult an Alim for help in
case of need
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