Does a person afflicted by magic, who is unable to perform acts of worship and unwillingly commits forbidden acts, fall under the description of those about whom Allah Almighty says in the two verses: "Do you not see that We have sent the devils upon the disbelievers, inciting them [to evil] with a strong incitement" (19:83) and "And whoever turns himself away from the remembrance of the Most Merciful, We appoint for him a devil, so he becomes his companion" (43:36)?

The two verses (Maryam/83-84) and (Az-Zukhruf/36) show that devils are given power over disbelievers who turn away from the remembrance of the Most Merciful, so they lead them astray and make falsehood appealing to them. This is their recompense for turning away from Allah. As for one afflicted by possession (mass), magic, or madness, if it is a trial and not due to a sin, then they are excused for what they do involuntarily, and the ruling of the aforementioned verses does not apply to them. Magic or possession that completely affects a person's mind makes them excused, like a madman, and the pen is lifted from them. However, if they retain some awareness, they are accountable to the extent of their awareness. If magic or possession prevents them from praying, they must make up the prayers after the effect ceases. These trials are an expiation for sins and a raising of ranks, and the afflicted person must seek treatment through lawful incantations (ruqyah shari'ah) and medicines.