What is the ruling on seeking assistance from Muslim or non-Muslim jinn? Is what Sheikh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah (may Allah have mercy on him) said concerning this correct? Is it correct to use verse 128 of Surat Al-An'am as evidence for the prohibition of seeking assistance from jinn and for it being a means to polytheism? What is the correct ruling on this matter, given the اختلاف among scholars?
Scholars have differed on the ruling of seeking assistance from jinn for permissible benefits, while being safe from their evil and their polytheism. Many of them favored absolute prohibition, while others deemed it permissible. Sheikh Ibn 'Uthaymeen warned about the necessity of verifying the condition of anyone who practices seeking assistance from jinn, and mentioned that the matter is not easy. Furthermore, Sheikh Khalil Ibrahim was of the opinion that seeking assistance from Muslim jinn for treatment is not permissible, basing his view on the fact that it was not transmitted from the Prophet (peace be upon him) or the Companions, and because it is a pretext for polytheism, resembles the actions of sorcerers, and due to the volatile nature of the jinn.
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