Magic and the Evil Eye
470 questions
Is it confirmed that the Prophet, may God’s prayers and peace be upon him, was afflicted by magic? And how did he deal with magic and the sorcerer?
What is to be done if the one who casts the evil eye fears informing the afflicted person or conveying his ablution water to him, for fear of a great evil occurring? Is supplicating for the afflicted person sufficient, or is the one who casts the evil eye sinful for not giving him the remnants of his ablution water? How is the water poured on the afflicted person without his knowledge? Is it sufficient for the afflicted person to pour the water on himself?
Is it permissible to pray behind an imam who writes amulets that some people believe save them from sorcery and the evil eye? And what should one do if it is not permissible, given that there is no other mosque in the village?
Is it true that the luminous aura surrounding a person is affected by what they eat and wear, and that if a woman wears gold that was previously worn by a divorced woman, she will get divorced, and if she was sick, she will contract the same illness?
Why was it not reported that the Prophet (peace be upon him) commanded those afflicted by touch (from Jinn), magic, or the evil eye to consistently recite the morning and evening remembrances (adhkar), or that he awakened his household for that purpose, despite our knowledge of their benefits?
Did I err in publishing a fatwa on the prohibition of lying in jokes on a WhatsApp group, knowing that the goal is to generalize the benefit?
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?
What is the ruling on reading books by sorcerers (spirituality) out of curiosity, without believing in them, and then affirming the Oneness of God, praising Him, and disavowing their authors?
Are the physical symptoms (trembling limbs, extreme thirst) that occur during Ruqyah, the presence of a huge fatty mass, the daughter's rare illness, in addition to failure at work, constant fear, and dizziness, all interrelated?
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?
What is the ruling on knowing a person's zodiac sign and reading their personality traits? And is dealing with the dispositions associated with zodiac signs or making social decisions based on them considered unlawful (haram) or polytheism (shirk)?
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?
Is the fetus affected by the mother's "mass" (demonic touch) resulting from ingested sorcery?
What is the ruling on choosing a magician character in computer games?
Is buying a gold ornament with "Rejoice, for you are victorious" written on it considered a violation of creed or a talisman, especially with the existence of weak sayings that it was inscribed on the Seal of Prophethood?
Is it permissible to wear amulets, given the presence of hadiths in Al-Muwatta that permit certain types of them?
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 watching magicians on television or in the circus?
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.