Islam: Black Magic

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Arabian mythology comprises the ancient, pre-Islamic beliefs of the Arabs. Prior to the arrival and initial codification of Islam on the Arabian Peninsula in 622, year one of the Islamic calendar, the physical centre of Islam, the Kaaba of Mecca, did not hold only the single symbol of "the God" as it does now.

The Kaaba was instead covered in symbols representing the myriad demons, djinn, demigods and other assorted creatures which represented the profoundly polytheistic environment of pre-Islamic Arabia. We can infer from this plurality an exceptionally broad context in which mythology could flourish.


Relation with Islamic mythology

Stories of genies, magic lamps, flying carpets, and wishes contained in tales from the Arabian Nights and other works have been passed down through the generations. Islamic mythology has probably been influenced to a large degree by Arabian mythology and the two are often difficult to distinguish.

The concept of the Evil Eye is mentioned in the Qur'an, in Surat al-Falaq (in which one is told to seek refuge "from the mischief of the envious one as he envies"). The Hand of Fatima is sometimes used to neutralize the effect of Evil Eye, though its use is forbidden in Islam, as are all talismans and superstitions. Among traditional muslims, various verses from the Qur'an such as an-Nas and al-Falaq are sometimes recited for blessing, or protection from such superstitions.


In the light of the above definition, Islam considers magic to be an act of blasphemy. Thus, the Holy Quran say:

"Suleiman (Solomon) did not disbelieve, but the devils disbelieved teaching men magic" (2:102)

In an authentic saying, the Prophet of Islam p.b.u.h. said: Whoever goes to a fortune teller (a soothe sayer) or a diviner and believes him, has, in fact, disbelieved in what has been revealed to Muhammad.

Thus Islam condemns magic- even what is called the horoscope or luck or reading one's palm to foretell the future is also prohibited in Islam. This is based on the belief that no one knows the future or the unseen except God almighty. That is why the Quran asserts that even Muhammad does not know the unseen. Concerning this, it says:

"If I had the knowledge of the unseen, I should have secured abundance for myself, and no evil would have touched me" (7:188).

Again, God is described in the Quran as the knower of the unseen and the manifest (6:73) and as the holder of the keys of the unseen (6:59).


In another tradition, Prophet Muhammad p.b.u.h. says: "Avoid the seven deadly acts which are: ascribing partners to God, magic, killing the human self which Allah prohibited except with right, eating usury, devouring the orphan's wealth, defecting from the battle-field (without a justified reason) and slandering chaste, unwary believing women. Thus Islam has closed the door for practicing magic, simply because it is against its teachings, and it is deceptive and harmful.



Let us now review some of the verses of the Holy Quran that refer to magic: In Chapter two verse 101-102, the Quran says:

"And when there came to them a Messenger from Allah confirming what was with them, a party of those who were given the scripture threw away the book of Allah behind their backs as if they did not know. And they followed what the devils gave out falsely of magic of the reign of Solomon; for Solomon did not disbelieve but the devils disbelieved, teaching men magic and such things that came down at Babylon to the two angels Harut and Marut, but neither of these two (angles) taught anyone (such things) until they had said: we are only for trial, so don't disbelieve.

...... And from them (magicians) people learn that through which they would cause separation between a person and his spouse, but they could not thus harm anyone except by Allah's leave; and they learn that which harms them rather than profits them. And indeed they knew that its practitioner would have no share in the Hereafter. And how bad indeed was that for which they sold their own selves if they but knew" (2:101-2).

Although Solomon was the Prophet and Messenger of God, he was accused by some of his opponents to be practicing magic. Those who claimed this could not distinguish between magic and miracles. Almost all messengers of God were granted miracles as a proof of their authenticity. To name only a few: Moses was granted the staff by which he could divide the sea and make water gush from rocks. Abraham was flung in the middle of a huge raging fire, which Allah made cool and peaceful to him. Jesus Christ could heal the blind and the leper and bring back the dead to life.

If we contemplate these acts we find that miracles are totally different from magic. While magic is always harmful, miracles are useful. Magic is from devils while miracles are from God. When these divine miracles are rejected other miracles are imposed to inflict severe punishments on rejecters. On the other hand, miracles are real while magic is sometimes deceptive.

It may be said that the Prophet Muhammad p.b.u.h. was himself exposed to the effect of magic. How could you explain this? This is true; but God saved him from the spell of magic through the repeated remembrance of God and the recitation of some chapters and verses of the Holy Quran. This took place to confirm the humility of Muhammad p.b.u.h. who was a human like other humans. This made it easier for his followers to imitate him. Two questions are pertinent in context: How to protect one's self from magic? And how to treat a person under the spell of magic?

Prophet Muhammad p.b.u.h. provided us with the recipe through which we can protect ourselves from magic. We shall be immune from magic if we recite - after the five daily prayers - the last three chapters of the Holy Quran which are number 112, 113 and 114 And here is their translation:

(112) Unity
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful


Say: He is Allah, the One! Allah, the eternally besought of all! He begets not nor was begotten. And there is none comparable unto Him.
(113) Daybreak
In the name of Allah the Beneficent, the Merciful

Say I seek refuge in the in the Lord of daybreak From the evil of that which he created; From the evil of the darkness when it is intense, and from the evil of malignant witchcraft, And from the evil of the envious when he envies.
(114) Mankind
In the name of Allah the beneficent, the Merciful

Say: I seek refuge in the Lord of mankind, The King of mankind, The God of mankind, From the evil of the sneaking whisper, Who whispers in the hearts of mankind, Of the jinn and of mankind.

These chapters are also recommended to be recited three times after the dawn prayer and three times after the sunset prayer. Secondly Prophet Mohammed p.b.u.h. encouraged us to recite the greatest verse in the Quran called the verse of the Throne, translated as follows:

"Allah! There is no God save Him, the Alive, and the Eternal. Neither slumber nor sleep overtakes Him. Unto Him belongs whatever is in the heavens and whatever is in the earth. Who is he that intercedes with Him save by His leave? He knows that which is in front of them and that which is behind them, while they encompass nothing of His knowledge save what He will. His chair encompasses the heavens and the earth, and He is never weary of preserving them. He is the sublime, the Tremendous" (2:225).

This verse should be recited after each and every one of the five daily prayers and before going to bed.
The Prophet p.b.u.h. also encouraged us Muslims to recite the last two verses of Chapter two at the beginning of every night whose translation is as follows:



If these two prayers are recited three times in the beginning of the day and in the beginning of the night, then no harm or evil will approach the reciter by the grace of Allah (S.W.T).

"The Messenger believes in that which has been revealed unto him from his Lord and (so do) the believers. Each one believes in Allah and His angles and His scriptures and His messengers and they say: We hear, and we obey. (Grant us) Your forgiveness, our Lord. Unto you is the journeying" (2:285).

"Allah tasks not a soul beyond its scope. For it (is only) that which it has earned, and against it (only) that which it has deserved. Our Lord! Condemn us not if we forget, or miss the mark! Our Lord! Lay not on us such a burden as you did lay on those before us! Our Lord! Impose not on us that which we have not the strength to bear! Pardon us, absolve us and have mercy on us. You are our Patron; so grant us victory over the disbelieving folk" (2:286).

Prophet Mohammed p.b.u.h. said: (whoever recites the last two verses of the chapter called the Cow, they will suffice him). This means that they will protect him from every evil. Again seeking refuge in Allah and remembering his name is an effective protection against all evils including magic. Two main supplications are recommended in this respect. They are:

I seek refuge in the complete words of Allah from the evils of what He created;
In the name of Allah through whose name nothing on earth or in heaven can cause any harm.



It remains to mention how we can treat a person under the spell of magic. It is possible, on the one hand, to learn magic so that one can use the same tactics. All in all, the best cure is to recite the Quran and seek God's help.

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Magic and Fortune-Telling


For thousands of years people have been fascinated, awed and fearful at the
unknown and mystical, being heedless of the dangers and harm that they inflict.
As Muslims it is imperative to understand these evil-filled practices and to
protect ourselves from them.


Magic
Having the power to do supernatural and seemingly impossible things is referred
to as 'magic'. It can be categorized as either sorcery, which is magic that uses
the power of evil spirits for evil purposes; or as illusionism, which is the
skill of performing tricks in which you seem to make things appear, disappear or
change, as if by magic.


Ruling
Both sorcery and illusionism are unlawful in Islam. Sorcery can only be
performed with the aid of devils whose help is attained when the performer
attributes them as partners to Allah in worship. Illusionism does not involve
polytheism, but may none-the-less lead one astray. It is a sin because it
implies an act of disobedience.


Magic is a destructive act, and therefore Islam warns against it. Believers
should avoid magic and magicians; take precautions to heed the danger they
represent and attempt to expose their false allegations. The following evidence
from the Qur'an and Sunnah has asserted this ruling.

Allah says: 'And indeed they knew that the buyers of it (magic) would have no
share in the Hereafter. And how bad indeed was that for which they sold their
own selves, if they but knew.' [The Qur'an 2:102]

Abu Hurairah, radhiallahu anhu, related that 'The Prophet, sallallahu alayhe wa
sallam, said: 'Avoid seven most dangerous things.' The Companions asked: 'O
Messenger of Allah! What are these things' He, sallallahu alayhe wa sallam,
answered: 'Making anyone or any thing a partner of Allah; practicing magic;
killing a living being whose life has been declared sacred by Allah without
justification; practicing usury; misappropriating the property of an orphan;
running away from the infidels in a battle; and slandering chaste, innocent,
believing women.' (Bukhari and Muslim)

Ordained Punishment
According to Islamic law, the penalty that awaits every sorcerer is death. The
Prophet, sallallahu alayhe wa sallam, said: 'Kill every sorcerer, for this is
the punishment ordained by Allah.' Umar ibn al-Khattab sent messages to his
viceroys in those countries under Islamic rule ordering them to kill all
sorcerers. This was later confirmed by Uthman Ibn Affan, Hafsah Bint Umar,
Abdullah Ibn Umar, and Jundub Ibn Abdullah, radhiallahu anhum.


Fact or Fiction
An illusion has an effect on the onlookers that seemingly make things or happen
when in reality, they do not. Musa, alayhes salam, said: 'Nay, throw you
(first)! Then behold, their ropes and their sticks, by their magic, appeared to
him as though they moved fast.' (Qur'an 20: 66).


Spells can have a genuine effect that can manipulate the body; even to the
extent that it can cause sexual impotence. It may also make the affected person
go insane, as it disturbs the emotional balance. Allah says in the Qur'an: ' And
from these (angels) people learn that by which they cause separation between man and his wife, but they could not thus harm anyone except by Allah's leave.' (2:
102)


Breaking a Magic Spell
The best way to break a spell is by reciting assigned verses from the Qur'an and
to utter specific invocations specially worded by the Prophet, sallallahu alayhe
wa sallam. Another allowable method would be to use medicines lawfully
prescribed for the particular case under examination. What is unlawful, however
is to use magic as a means to break a spell because this is likely to be done by
the aid of devils.


Protection From Magic
Holding fast to Allah, seeking refuge with Him and putting trust in Him, can
attain protection from magic. Also, we should do what is right in the sight of
Allah, and turn away from sin. But more specifically we can recite the following
verses and sayings:


Whoever recites verse 255 of the Surah of al-Baqarah (No 2) before going to bed,
Allah sends him a keeper that protects him against the devils until he wakes up.


Recite verses 285 and 286 of the Surah of al-Baqarah.

Say: 'I seek refuge with Allah?s perfect words from the evil of what He has
created.'


Say the following three times: 'In the name of Allah, Whose mention is a
protection against whatsoever harm is on the Earth or in the Heavens. Verily, He
is the All-Hearing, the All-Knowing.'

Fortune-Telling
Fortune-telling is the belief that some people possess the ability of telling
other people what will happen to them in the future by using magical or mystical
methods. These rulings also apply to people who claim knowledge of the unseen,
such as geomancers, palmists, shell-diviners, etc.

A fortune-teller uses devils who eavesdrop in the Heavens; Allah says in the Qur'an: 'Shall I inform you (O people!) Upon whom the devils) descend' They
descend on every lying, sinful person. Who lends an ear (to the devils and they
pour what they may have heard of the Unseen from the angels), and most of them
are liars.' (26:221-223)

This knowledge of what the angels may have said is then passed to the people who
are often prepared to believe what the fortune-teller says. The problem is that
what people believe is true, has been embellished or changed, omitting the
truth.


Ruling:

Fortune-telling is considered 'Shirk Akbar' (the major and serious form of
polytheism) for two reasons. First, it implies the acquisition of knowledge of
the Unseen, which is unique to Allah, (alone). 'Say: 'None in the Heaven and the
Earth knows the Ghaib (unseen) except Allah, nor can they perceive when they
shall be resurrected.' (Qur?an 27: 65).


This means that any one who believes that he possesses such knowledge is
certainly claiming the acquisition of a Divine attribute that Allah (alone)
possesses. Second, it involves using devils and holding fast to them, a ritual
that can only be perfected when the performer is in complete submission to that
damned species. This is a form of polytheism.


The Danger of Attending Fortune-Telling Assemblies

In recent years, the number of fortune-tellers has dramatically increased, only
being outnumbered by those who attend their assemblies and believe what they are
told. Some people are fascinated and impressed by observing those who cannot
miss the opportunity to make fortunes out of imparting their fabrications.
People who attend fortune-telling assemblies are divided into three groups:


Those who go to fortune-tellers to ask them about the future without truly
believing in their falsehoods and without having the slightest intention of
disclosing their falsehood to the public. People in this group are sinful and
their prayers are not accepted for forty days.


Those who believe in the prophecies of the fortune-tellers and go to ask them
about the future. These people are regarded as disbelievers since they deny the
truthfulness of the Qur'an: 'Say: None in the Heavens and the Earth Knows the
Ghaib (Unseen) except Allah.' (27: 65)


Those who go to fortune-tellers and only ask them in order to examine the
truthfulness of their prophecies; then disclose their deceit to the public.
These types of people publicize that fortune-tellers only offer misguidance that
can make believers go astray.


However, if someone uncertain that he is capable to take on such a task and
accomplish it perfectly, he should not attempt it. Such a weighty undertaking
could pose a risk to himself, and result in failure that may likely tempt people
even further.


From: Al JUMUAH VOL 12/13 ISSUE 12/1

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