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Is the fetus affected by the mother's "mass" (demonic touch) resulting from ingested sorcery?

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It becomes clear from the statements of ruqyah practitioners and specialists regarding the issue of magic's effect on a pregnant woman's fetus that:

1. If the magic is intended for the mother, it is specific to her and does not transfer to the fetus. There is no religious or medical basis for what is called "hereditary magic." 2. If the magic is intended for the woman and her fetus after its formation, or for the fetus alone, or for the woman to prevent childbirth, then it affects the fetus, whether after its formation or to prevent the completion of its formation and birth. Evidence for this is what the Jews did with their magic to the Muslims in Medina to prevent their childbirth, until Abdullah ibn Al-Zubayr was born, and the Muslims rejoiced greatly at his birth. 3. Sheikh Abdullah ibn Abd Al-Rahman Al-Jibreen pointed out that infertility may be by Allah's decree, or it may be due to a demonic act by sorcerers and envious people. It can be treated with ruqyah, seeking refuge, supplications, abundant remembrance of Allah, and recitation of the Quran. 4. The effect of magic on the fetus depends on the sorcerer's intention; if the intention is to harm or kill the fetus, it occurs by Allah's universal decree. However, if the intention is otherwise, magic does not affect the fetus.

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