The Ruling on Fear of Sorcery

Question:
If someone says, "I am afraid that so-and-so will cast a spell on me," is this considered a defect in his creed?

Answer:
There is a distinction here. If this fear is justified, such as if a certain person is an oppressive sorcerer and has done what he has done, and he fears that the man will cast a spell on him, then he takes protective measures against his sorcery and keeps his distance from him; there is nothing wrong with that, just as one fears a lion or a fire nearby, because it is a fear of a real and valid danger. However, if it is a matter of weakness, of illusion and baseless fear, then it is from Shaytan. It is not permissible for a person to do so; he must rely upon Allah and depend upon Allah, and nothing will harm him except by the permission of Allah, Glorified and Exalted is He. Allah the Exalted said: He should rely upon Allah. But if a confirmed fear prevails in his mind, he should guard against it through permissible means, keep his distance from it through permissible means, and use permissible protection. Yes, yes, he should keep his distance from it, be wary of it, not trust him, not get close to him, and not give him access to himself. These are the means of protection. Prevention is better than cure.