Magic and the Evil Eye
385 questions
Was the cause of the father's death the evil eye, after the questioner wished she had been in her sister's place who was sitting with her father?
How can we get rid of a paper containing talismans and scribbles, on which "A B ' D" and "Allah is the Protector" are written, given to my father for protection from the evil eye, without any harm befalling us?
Is watching anime that contains magic and supernatural powers, and wishing for the victory of favorite characters who use these powers, considered an affirmation and acceptance of polytheistic evil, and thus does one become an infidel?
What is the cure for affliction by the evil eye that has led to a dislike of studying, isolation, and distress upon entering a neighborhood?
Is it obligatory to search for traces of sorcery, what are the methods of getting rid of it, is Zamzam water a cure for it, is it permissible to use any type of ruqyah sharia (Islamic exorcism), and what is the ruling on going to Pirs to obtain amulets for treating sorcery?
Is it permissible for my wife to bathe with water that people have washed their hands in, with the intention of seeking healing from the evil eye, without their knowledge or permission, and is this act mentioned in the Sunnah?
Is the reason suitors reject my sister that she used a "magic paper" from a sheikh with the aim of completing a previous engagement, and what is the solution to this problem?
ما حكم اختيار شخصية الساحر في ألعاب الكمبيوتر؟
Is it true that these surahs are designated for these specific purposes: Surat Al-Muzzammil for marital problems, Surat Al-Anbiya for offspring, Surat Al-Adiyat for debts, Surat Al-Waqi'ah for sustenance, Surat Al-Hajj for seeking marriage, Surat An-Nas for expelling whispers (waswas), Surat Al-Baqarah for "the تابع" (a type of spiritual affliction) and similar issues, Surat Yusuf for the imprisoned and for relief, Surat Maryam for protecting pregnancy, Surat Al-Inshiqaq for facilitating childbirth, Surat Al-Ghashiyah for a child's sleep, Surat Al-Falaq for the evil eye, and Surat Ad-Duha for forgetfulness?
What is the ruling on gifting or wearing golden pieces of jewelry inscribed with Ayatul-Kursi or the name of Allah (lafz al-jalalah), or those shaped like a hand, an eye, a heart, or a blue bead, and what should a Muslim do if gifted with them?
What is the authenticity of the supplications circulated via WhatsApp, including prophylactic supplications with phrases such as: "O Allah, I am in a city whose wall is 'there is no god but Allah,' and its door is 'Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah,' and its ground is 'Allah is sufficient for me, and how excellent a guardian He is'"; and "O Allah, make for us a dome of iron, its walls 'Tabarak' (Surah Al-Mulk), its roof 'Yasin' (Surah Yasin), its doors Your mercy, and its keys 'Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim' (In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful)"; and the supplication: "In the Name of Allah is our door, and Tabarak our walls, and Yasin our roof, and Kaf Ha Ya 'Ain Sad (referring to Surah Maryam) has sufficed us, and Ha Mim 'Ain Sin Qaf (referring to Surah Ash-Shura) has protected us. 'So Allah will suffice you against them. And He is the All-Hearer, the All-Knower.' (Quran 2:137) The veil of the Throne is spread over us, and the eye of Allah is watching over us. By the power of Allah, they cannot overpower us. 'But Allah encompasses them from behind. Rather, it is a glorious Quran, in a preserved Tablet.' (Quran 85:20-22) And Allah is the best of guardians, and He is the Most Merciful of those who show mercy. 'Indeed, my Protector is Allah, who revealed the Book, and He befriends the righteous.' (Quran 7:196) 'Allah is sufficient for me; there is no god except Him. On Him I have relied, and He is the Lord of the Great Throne.' (Quran 9:129)"? Is it permissible to supplicate with them?
What is the meaning of the Almighty's saying: (And that you be fashioned under My eye)? Thank you.
What is the correct stance regarding those who describe magic, the evil eye, jinn possession, and reading the Qur’an over water and oil for the purpose of healing as illusion, charlatanry, and superstition that have no basis in religion?
Is the languor in studies, weakness in resolve and faith, and delay in performing obligatory duties that the questioner is experiencing due to being afflicted by the evil eye or magic, or is it merely a whisper [from Satan], and are these symptoms normal?
Does ruqyah on water and olive oil expel jinn and break spells and the evil eye?
Is it permissible to eat the meat of a sheep slaughtered by a factory owner to ward off evil and the evil eye, and not with the intention of charity?
Can a person do something that causes another person to fail in their life?
What is the ruling on seeking the help of jinn to identify the evil eye or sorcery, and on believing a jinn possessing a patient in its claims of sorcery and the evil eye and acting upon its words?
What is the ruling on placing the Qur'an in a car with the intention of seeking blessing and protection from the evil eye, and out of fear of accidents?
Does one who regularly recites the prescribed remembrances (adhkar) fear the evil eye, and is this considered a lack of trust in God's protection? And does admiring something alert the jinn? And should one request people to say "Masha'Allah," or is it sufficient to rely on remembrance (dhikr) and the prescribed invocations (wird)?
Is it possible that my thinking about my maternal uncle and his wealth, followed by his illness 12 hours later, was the cause of him being afflicted by the evil eye, and what is incumbent upon me to do if that is the case?
Do the symptoms that the young man experienced – such as exhaustion, excessive sleep and nocturnal emissions, aversion to studying and beloved activities, constant sadness, seeing a woman strangling him in a dream, and seeing her crying blood with gouged-out eyes – indicate the presence of a jinn in love, or is it another condition?
Is it obligatory for me to say "Allahumma Barik" (O Allah, bless it) every time I see something I like, or is it sufficient to say it the first time? And will I be sinful if I don't say it on one of those occasions?
Is it permissible to use magic to achieve well-intentioned goals, such as convincing parents of a particular marriage?