I know that going to fortune-tellers and sorcerers is forbidden by Islamic law, so what should one do if afflicted by sorcery that causes him fatigue and exhaustion? Is it permissible for him to go
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The questioner : The listener says: I know that going to fortune-tellers and sorcerers is forbidden by Islamic law. So what should one do if afflicted by sorcery, meaning if sorcery was performed on him, causing him fatigue and exhaustion? Is it permissible for him to go to sorcerers to break the sorcery, or are there specific verses for breaking the sorcery or for seeking protection from sorcerers? And what should this person do toward this sorcerer, especially if he lives next door? Should he leave him alone or take revenge on him? What should he do? Please advise us, may Allah reward you.
The Shaykh : Breaking the sorcery is done by two things. The first is recitations and seeking refuge in Allah according to the Shari'ah, turning to Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He), and frequent supplication with persistence in it. This is undoubtedly permissible. Among the best things to seek refuge in are Surat al-Falaq and Surat al-Nas[Al-Falaq 113:1-2] [An-Nas 114:1-2] to the end. If a person persists in this, he will be cured by the permission of Allah (Mighty and Majestic).
As for the second type of remedy, or what is used to break the sorcery, it is that it is broken by sorcery like it. There is disagreement among the scholars on this; some scholars permitted it, and some did not permit it. The closer view is that it is not permissible, because the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) was asked about the nashrah (counter-spell) and said:Musannaf Ibn Abi Shaybah 13:100 And if it is the work of Satan, it is not permissible for us to do it, due to the saying of Allah the Exalted: [An-Nur 24:21].
As for what he mentioned about his neighbor whom he says is a sorcerer, he must advise him and warn him of Allah (Mighty and Majestic), and explain to him that sorcery is disbelief and apostasy, and that it involves harming Muslims. If he stops and Allah grants him guidance, that is what is required. Otherwise, it is obligatory that he be reported to the authorities so that they take the necessary action against this sorcerer. Yes.
The Shaykh : Breaking the sorcery is done by two things. The first is recitations and seeking refuge in Allah according to the Shari'ah, turning to Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He), and frequent supplication with persistence in it. This is undoubtedly permissible. Among the best things to seek refuge in are Surat al-Falaq and Surat al-Nas
(1) Say, "I seek refuge in the Lord of daybreak (2) From the evil of that which He created
قل أعوذ برب الفلق من شر ما خلق(1) Say, "I seek refuge in the Lord of mankind, (2) The Sovereign of mankind.
قل أعوذ برب الناس ملك الناسAs for the second type of remedy, or what is used to break the sorcery, it is that it is broken by sorcery like it. There is disagreement among the scholars on this; some scholars permitted it, and some did not permit it. The closer view is that it is not permissible, because the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) was asked about the nashrah (counter-spell) and said:
It is from the work of Satan
هي من عمل الشيطانO you who have believed, do not follow the footsteps of Satan. And whoever follows the footsteps of Satan - indeed, he enjoins immorality and wrongdoing
يا أيها الذين ءامنوا لا تتبعوا خطوات الشيطان ومن يتبع خطوات الشيطان فإنه يأمر بالفحشاء والمنكرAs for what he mentioned about his neighbor whom he says is a sorcerer, he must advise him and warn him of Allah (Mighty and Majestic), and explain to him that sorcery is disbelief and apostasy, and that it involves harming Muslims. If he stops and Allah grants him guidance, that is what is required. Otherwise, it is obligatory that he be reported to the authorities so that they take the necessary action against this sorcerer. Yes.