Did Hinduism and Buddhism acknowledge magic, similar to Islam, which mentioned in Surat Al-A'raf: (They bewitched the eyes of the people and terrified them, and produced a mighty magic)?
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Magic is real and affects the enchanted person by Allah's permission. It has many types. Hindus and Buddhists are deeply involved in magic and sorcery; they affirm it and practice it. They have incantations and amulets that they claim are beneficial in warding off magic. The questioner is advised to occupy himself with what benefits him, such as learning the meanings of the Book of Allah and the of His Messenger, and the rulings of Islamic law.
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