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﴿ فَاسْأَلُوا أَهْلَ الذِّكْرِ إِن كُنتُمْ لَا تَعْلَمُونَ ﴾

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The Ruling on Expelling a Disbelieving Jinn from a Muslim Person

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Question:
Regarding the topic of sorcery, O Shaykh, it is promoted among some of the common people that so-and-so was possessed by a Christian, or by a Qaysi, or by such and such a jinn. Some of them even promote this in the rural areas of Egypt and go to the churches. This is one of the means of proselytizing or converting Muslims. What is the perspective on this, specifically regarding the jinn and the like? It is promoted among the common people that the jinn possess them. Some say that this is a Muslim jinn, while others say it is a disbelieving jinn. They take it to the church and say, "Come, O priest, I have such and such."

Answer:
No, this is a mistake. If it is claimed that a jinn has entered a human, whether the jinn is a disbeliever or a Muslim, the recitation is for the Muslim, not for the disbelievers. The Muslim recites to him. The Muslim recites verses from the Qur'an to him, threatens him, and reminds him of Allah, informing him that it is forbidden for him to oppress this man or this woman. He threatens him with that and takes a weapon, saying, "If you do not come out of him, I will kill you." He is not actually killing him, but this is for the purpose of frightening him, because some jinn are fearful and cowardly. If they see seriousness from the reciter, they become afraid.
He also frightens him with a knife, saying, "Look, if you do not come out, I will cut off your neck." Or he takes a stick or a stone to threaten him. He strives to use strong words, not weak words. He recites, spits, wipes, and makes a covenant that he will not return to him.
Source binbaz.org.sa

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