Bismihi Ta'ala
There are many, many people – especially women – who
have the suspicion that someone has done some witchcraft on them, on their
children and husbands, or that they are being troubled by some Jinn.
…There is no doubt that some people may genuinely be
afflicted with Sihr or Jinn, who may require some treatment. However, the
opinion, assumption and diagnosis that every ailment, difficulty or problem
stems from sihr and jinn has become a fixation and an obsession for so many.
The solution that many people then resort to is visiting the many Aamils[1] who
frequent our shores. Whilst there are some very sincere and pious Aamils, the
majority are into it as a business and trade.
And it’s big business. Bringing in big money. And it has
also become an undercover trade – where women are exploited and in some cases,
sexually abused.
How many write and phone, wanting some guidance or help,
or they want to verify.
…One person said that an Aamil told him that he was
possessed by 6 Jinn and to catch and tie them all up, will cost him R6000 a
jinn. When he asked my opinion, I told him in humour: ‘Six jinns in you would have had you dancing. But you are very calm and
relaxed. Tell the Aamil that he must first catch and tie them up, thereafter
show them all to you, before payment.’ – I then told
him that it is nothing but a con.
It is one big fiasco, with thousands being swindled from
naïve and gullible Muslims.
One brother e-mailed, saying that he moved into a new
home, and an Aamil told him that his new house needs to be ‘cleaned’ – and it
will cost R1000. He wanted to know what he should do ….
One husband related that his wife visited some Aamil.
She was put into some trance and was told to remove her clothes … and such,
such happenings that leave you totally stunned.
How can husbands allow their women to just visit anyone
– and be alone with a man – whom they barely know?
Trust is a lost entity.
And to think that despite all the warnings, people still
go back – and they hop from one Aamil to another, to another – and what could
have just been a small problem – becomes a traumatising experience. We make
mountains out of molehills and then our lives are consumed with visits to Aamils,
treatments, taweez[2]
and other amaliyat (incantations). …Sometimes the problem is not even solved.
This is what happens when we cannot appreciate the
simple solutions and prescriptions of Shariah. We are told that if we suspect anything like sihr (witchcraft) or jinn,
then Ayatul Kursi[3] and
the 3 Quls suffice from all harm and mischief.
But it seems we have more trust and confidence in Aamils
than in Allah Ta’ala! ( Nauzu Billah)
Moreover, most of the time, there are many lies spoken
and the person is led to even believe that his mother or sister or someone
close is doing some kind of witchcraft. There is mistrust and suspicion which
is unwarranted and sinful. And this leads to enmity and even severance of
family ties.[4]
These weaknesses demand attention and correction because
they result in many grave sins.
Allah Ta’ala has explicitly instructed:
“O you who believe! Avoid much suspicion; for
some suspicion is a sin.”
[Surah Hujurat 49.12]
Rasulullah (Sallallaahu 'alayhi wasallam) said, "Avoid suspicion, indeed expressing
suspicions is the worst lie."[5]
CLICK HERE FOR PRESCRIPTION FOR SIHR / JINN
[1] Aamils : Those who treat people afflicted by
witchcraft/ influence of jinn
[2] Taweez : amulet
[3] Ayatul Kursi : An ayat of protection. Surah 2 : 225
[4] Listen to the talk : “Clearing the misunderstandings about Sihr
and Black magic, Taweez and Istikhara”. Download and listen from website: http://YunusPatel.co.za
[5] Sahih Bukhari
