Authored by: Dr. Raza Abdullah Pasha (May Allah Protect Him)
How can we distinguish between magicians, deceivers, and those who use the Quran for healing?
Answer:
Differentiating Between Magicians, Deceivers, and Quran-Based Healers
Question:How can we distinguish between magicians, deceivers, and those who use the Quran for healing?
Answer:
Characteristics of Magicians:
Magicians are those who make claims such as:- "We can harm someone for your benefit and perform practical magic on them."
- "We can bring someone closer to their spouse or make them love their spouse."
- "We can make someone hate their spouse," etc.
- They live in filth and avoid cleanliness (e.g., not performing istinja).
- They neglect prayer (Salah).
- They desecrate sacred items and disregard Islamic principles.
- They lack knowledge about Islam and the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).
- When invited to Islam, they react with hostility.
Tools Used by Magicians:
Magicians typically use the following items in their practices:- Idols or figurines
- Wax
- Tools for burning incense
- Spices like coriander, cumin, nutmeg, and mixed cloves
- Stones
- Sticks or rods
- Ropes
- Adhesive substances like gum and aloe
- Sulfur
Characteristics of Deceivers (Dajjal):
A deceiver is someone who collaborates with jinn and receives information from them. The following behaviors are common among such individuals:- Reading from a book of magic
- Palm reading
- Divination through cups or bowls
- Employing Syrian or other foreign methods of magic
- Asking for personal details like:
- Your name
- Your mother’s name
- Making ominous or cryptic statements such as:
- "Do not roar," or "Do not perform such an act."
- Suggesting the purchase of specific animals or objects in particular shapes
- Speaking in incomprehensible languages
- Uttering unintelligible or nonsensical phrases
- Speaking in a manner where their voice is inaudible
Characteristics of Quran-Based Healers:
A healer who uses the Quran is distinguished by the following qualities:- They are known for their piety, righteousness, and adherence to Islamic teachings.
- Observing their character makes you feel as though you are in the presence of one of Allah’s righteous servants (Awliya).
- They strictly adhere to the Sunnah in all their actions and words.
- They have in-depth knowledge of jinn and their behaviors, grounded in Islamic principles.
- They never speak without referencing Quranic verses or authentic Hadith.
- They strictly follow Shariah and embody traits of piety and abstinence.