What is the ruling of the religion on the prevalent custom of "Al-Bash'a" in some societies, which involves licking a hot iron plate to distinguish between disputants and identify the liar, and is it considered a form of sorcery?

There is no basis in Islamic law for the custom of "placing a hot metal piece on the tongue to prove innocence," nor is there any rational benefit to it. Rather, it contains harm and exposes oneself to danger. Allah has forbidden exposing oneself to ruin, taking one's own life, and acting in ways that lead to destruction. This act has no relation to magic or sorcery, and the explanation that the metal sticks to the tongue of a liar is not accepted. Such customs must be abandoned, and Muslims must be educated about their danger and their contradiction to Islamic law. The ruling on superstitions, sorcery, and customs that contravene Islamic law has been previously explained. We also point out that the phrase "the opinion of religion" is among the forbidden expressions.