The Ruling on Hanging Amulets

Question:
The questioner asks another question, saying: There are people who hang beads on their eyes, necks, and ears because of illnesses, as they claim. Is this shirk (associating partners with Allah) that takes one out of the religion, or what is it? May Allah reward you with good.

Answer:
This is minor shirk, and it falls under the hanging of amulets and protective charms, whether we use beads, papers, or other things. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: , and in the other wording, whoever hangs an amulet has committed shirk. Amulets are the charms that some people hang, and they are also called veils, whether made of beads, other materials, bones, or paper on which verses or hadiths are written. The correct view is that it is not permissible to hang even what is written with verses and hadiths.
Rather, the treatment is by reciting over the patient, by reciting for him and making du'a' (supplication) for him. As for hanging papers, bones, beads, or other things on him for the sake of protection, this is not permissible, and it is minor shirk. It does not take one out of the religion, but it aligns with the complete negation that is obligatory. We seek help from Allah. For example, saying "What Allah willed and so-and-so willed, were it not for Allah and so-and-so." Yes.
This is minor shirk, and shirk with other than Allah, with the Prophet, or with the amulet, is minor shirk. One must be cautious of it. It may become major shirk if its owner believes that these things benefit in themselves without Allah, and that they settle the benefit without Allah. This is major shirk. We ask Allah for safety. Yes. May Allah reward you with good, and may Allah do you good.