What is the ruling on praying behind a man who writes for married couples a "protection amulet" claiming it prevents magic and other harms, and in it he quotes Quranic verses and supplications, mixed with phrases such as: "This is a letter from Muhammad, Messenger of Allah, Lord of the Worlds, to those who knock on the door of the inhabitants and visitors, from among the righteous and good, except for a knocker who knocks with good, O Most Merciful. Thereafter, indeed for us and for you there is a time in truth. So, if you are a lover, or infatuated, or a transgressor who intrudes, or truly an innovator and a falsifier, this is the Book of Allah speaking to us and to you with truth: 'Indeed, We used to record what you used to do,' and Our messengers write down what you used to scheme. Leave the owner of this book of mine and go forth to the idolaters, vanishing, and go forth to whoever claims that there is another god with Allah. There is no god but He. Everything will perish except His Face. To Him belongs the judgment, and to Him you will be returned. Ha Mim. You will not be aided. Ha Mim. Ayn Sin Qaf. The enemies of Allah are dispersed, and His proof has reached him. And there is no power nor strength except with Allah. 'So Allah will suffice you against them, and He is the All-Hearing, the All-Knowing.' And may Allah bless our master Muhammad. O Allah, by the right of Your verses revealed to Your Messenger, protect Anwar bin Jood from the evil eye, and the gaze, and magic, and touch, and the lying down, and by the right of L.N.J.Q.L. and there is no power nor strength except with Allah, the Most High, the Most Great. And may Allah bless our master Muhammad"?
If there are other mosques in the village, it is necessary to follow imams who are known for the soundness of their belief, their uprightness, and their righteousness. As for the imam in question, his book raises doubts about him and accuses him of innovation. It is feared that he may be among those who use sorcery, due to their mixing of revelation with other things in ruqyah.
It is noted in the book that he claims it is from the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, and this falls under intentional lying about the Prophet. Also, seeking intercession through the letters "ل ن ح ق ل" (L, N, H, Q, L), the meaning of which is unknown, and which may be symbols for revered jinn or disbelievers, or letters that possess secrets. Engaging in the science of the secrets of letters (Simia) is forbidden.
It is recommended to learn the correct creed and teach it to the community, and to urge people to protect themselves with the prescribed adhkar (remembrances).
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