Is witchcraft allowed in Islam? Why was Muhammad afraid of the "evil eye" and allowed spells?

Question

Asma Bint ’Umais relates that she said, “O Prophet, the family of Ja’far are affected by the baneful influences of an evil eye; may I use spells for them or not?” The Prophet said, “Yes, for if there were anything in the world which would overcome fate, it would be an evil eye” (Mishkat, 21, C.I., part 2)

“Anas says: ‘the Prophet permitted a spell (ruqyah) being used to counteract the ill effects of the evil eye; and on those bitten by snakes or scorpions.’” (Sahih Muslim - p.233.)

This is from Wikipedia - Muslim practitioners commonly seek the help of the Jinn (singular--jinni) in magic. It is a common belief that jinn can possess a human, thus requiring Exorcism. (It should be noted though, that the belief in jinn in general is part of the Muslim faith. Imam Muslim narrated the Prophet said: "Allah created the angels from light, created the jinn from the pure flame of fire, and Adam from that which was described to you (i.e., the clay.)") The differentiation between practising light and dark magic does exist. While Sihr is forbidden, the practise of light magic is seen as a somewhat pious act, since light magic uses prayers and verses from the Quran to achieve results "with Gods permission". An example of this is writing verses from the Quran with ink on a porcelain plate, washing the ink off with water and have the "patient" drink the water-ink mixture. The knowledge of which verses of the Quran to use in what way is what is considered "magic knowledge".

Answer 1

it doesn't matter. if you quote the koran that says the sun sets in a muddy pond with people living around it. they will lie and say it only appears to look that way. if you give proof that mohammad could not have traveled to the aquas mosque on a flying horsey because it wasn't built until 80 years after mohammad died, then you can't read arabic, if you say allah could not have thrown stars at evil jinns then you must be a jew. the brainwashing is so complete its unbelievable.

Answer 2

No. Witchcraft is not allowed in Islam. Although witchcraft is widely used and a reality. The evil eye also is a reality. They both do harm to people. Moslems protect themselves from these evil acts by reciting certain verses (ruqyah) from the Koran repeated times. These verses shouldn't be translated as spells. Sometimes translation loses the real meaning of what is meant to be said.

Answer 3

Merry Meet, Here is some information on the basic principles and beliefs of Wicca, I hope the following helps out. 01. Wicca is an oath-bound mystery religion, each Wiccan should either be Dedicated or Initiated as a Wiccan to be considered a Wiccan by their peers and/or the general Wiccan community. 02. Wicca’s ethical basis is expressed in the Wiccan Rede ("An it harm none, do as ye will"), and the Threefold Law ("What ye send returns three times over"). 03. Wiccan’s are polytheistic, honoring a variety of gods and goddesses. 04. Wiccan’s are also dualistic, seeing individual deities, at least to some extent, as aspects of one God and one Goddess. 05. Wiccans are also pantheistic to some degree or another, viewing divinity as immanent within the natural world. 06. Wiccan’s show religious devotion to the Goddess and/or God (depending upon Tradition). 07. Wicca encompasses aspects of witchcraft and the practice of magick even though many Wiccans don’t outright practice witchcraft itself. 08. Wiccan Ritual usually involves casting a circle as the basic setting for spiritual and magical work, as well as emphasizes the Platonic four elements of earth, air, fire and water and some form of gender polarity, be that theologically in the image of the God and Goddess, and/or mundanely in the physical gender of participants as well. 09. Wiccan’s more often than not incorporate some form of the "Great Rite" (union of the God and Goddess), frequently symbolized in the blessing of the ritual wine by the conjoining of the athame (ritual knife) and chalice (ritual wine cup). 10. Wiccan’s believe in the wheel of the year and the cycles of life, death and rebirth. 11. Wicca as it is known today with two cc’s came into being in the mid 1940’s, it was popularized in the mid 1960’s. But Wicca itself originates from Pre-Christian pagan belief system from all over Europe. Some (not all) Traditions in Wicca also incorporate the use of ceremonial magic, high magic and even Alchemistry which also predates Christianity. 12. Wicca is not a gender based religion so both male as well as females may be Wiccan. 13. Wiccans usually follow a base Tradition such as Gardnerian, Alexandrian, Dianic, Celitic, Discordian to name a few, but there are many who prefer to be what’s called Eclectic. I hope my blurp helps out. Blessed Be Nyjh

Answer 4

Bismillahi Rahmani Rahim - In the Name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful

I would not advise anyone to try to learn about Islam by reading Wikipedia. It is not an authoratative source.

Islam forbids magic in all its forms. There is no difference between "white" or "black" magic. It is all forbidden as it will cause injustice and strife.

The term "ruqyah", loosely and incorrectly translated as "spell", is actually more accurately called an "invocation". A ruqyah may be used to avert an evil eye or jealousy or illness. Quite simply, it is the recitation of verses from the Holy Qur'an to help the affected person recover. Health and illness are in Allah's Hands, and just as He has permitted us to seek a doctor's care when we are ailing, we are also permitted to recite the Qur'an over a person who is physically or mentally ill. This is completely different than making up some nonsense "spell" or seeking the help of the jinn, which is forbidden.

Next time, do some ISLAMIC research before posting spurious information.

Fi Aman Allah,

Nancy Umm Abdel Hamid

Answer 5

You appear to be quoting Hadith (books of religious tradition; collections of sayings by Muhammad and others close to Him). Islamic scholars do not regard Hadith as having the same authority as the Quran. An Islamic scholar may regard some Hadith as authentic and others as unreliable, while another Islamic scholar will have different opinions.

Also, words like "evil eye" and "spells" are chosen by the translator and may not relect the original intent.

Answer 6

Evil Eye and witchcraft are a reality. Ruqyah is not a spell but a selction of verses of the Holy Qur'an that undoes the effects of Evil Eye and Black Magic.

Answer 7

Ruqyah Wikipedia

Answer 8

another word for witch craft is medicen or alchamy its just technoligy. i believe its legal

Answer 9

He can't have been too bright. He was a major pedo!