Sorcerers learn what harms them and does not benefit them. Is some magic permissible?

The learning and teaching of magic are forbidden by the consensus of scholars, who cite Allah’s saying: "But the devils disbelieved, teaching people magic and that which was revealed to the two angels at Babylon, Harut and Marut. But neither of them taught anyone until they had said, 'We are only a trial, so do not disbelieve.'" (Al-Baqarah: 102). This description indicates that this knowledge is inherently reprehensible.

Although some scholars permitted its learning out of necessity or to repel harm, this view is refuted by the availability of treatment through the Quran and Sunnah, and due to the danger it poses to the practitioner and society.

As for treatment with magic, the majority of scholars forbid it because it is the work of Satan. And although the Hanbalis permitted the use of magic for the benefit of others out of necessity, the preponderant view is that it is impermissible, as the claim of necessity is weak given the availability of Quranic treatment.

A Muslim must completely avoid magic, whether in learning, teaching, or treating with it, due to the corruptions that result from it, such as sorcerers exploiting people's needs, the corruption of the seekers' faith, and disinterest in Quranic treatment.