Written by: Maulana Abu al-Hasan Mubashar Ahmad Rabbani (Hafizahullah)
Question:
Does Islam permit the use of amulets, and is there any evidence for it in Shari'ah?
Answer:
The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) said:
"Whoever hangs something (as a talisman or amulet), will be entrusted to it."
(Musnad Ahmad: 4/311, Al-Hakim: 4/216)
There are other similar hadiths with the same message, indicating that one should not hang anything for protection against illness. Instead, one should seek healing directly from Allah (SWT). Using amulets or talismans containing incantations of shirk (associating partners with Allah) is considered a form of polytheism.
In Fath al-Majeed, a commentary on Kitab al-Tawheed, it is mentioned that tamimah refers to beads or bones that are hung around the necks of children to ward off the evil eye. Any items used for protection against illness, such as bracelets, threads, rings, or tree leaves, are considered impermissible, as these objects do not have any power to bring benefit or harm. Even using Quranic verses or other religious texts as written amulets to wear around the neck or bind to the arm is not considered valid. There is no authentic evidence from the Prophet (ﷺ) or his Companions (رضي الله عنهم) supporting such practices. Therefore, it is essential to completely avoid these practices.
May Allah (SWT) grant you and other Muslim patients complete healing. (Ameen)
Rely on dhikr (remembrance of Allah), prescribed supplications, and legitimate Islamic ruqyah (healing supplications). If you pray with sincere belief and place your trust in Allah, He will, if He wills, grant you healing.
Question:
Does Islam permit the use of amulets, and is there any evidence for it in Shari'ah?
Answer:
The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) said:
"Whoever hangs something (as a talisman or amulet), will be entrusted to it."
(Musnad Ahmad: 4/311, Al-Hakim: 4/216)
There are other similar hadiths with the same message, indicating that one should not hang anything for protection against illness. Instead, one should seek healing directly from Allah (SWT). Using amulets or talismans containing incantations of shirk (associating partners with Allah) is considered a form of polytheism.
In Fath al-Majeed, a commentary on Kitab al-Tawheed, it is mentioned that tamimah refers to beads or bones that are hung around the necks of children to ward off the evil eye. Any items used for protection against illness, such as bracelets, threads, rings, or tree leaves, are considered impermissible, as these objects do not have any power to bring benefit or harm. Even using Quranic verses or other religious texts as written amulets to wear around the neck or bind to the arm is not considered valid. There is no authentic evidence from the Prophet (ﷺ) or his Companions (رضي الله عنهم) supporting such practices. Therefore, it is essential to completely avoid these practices.
May Allah (SWT) grant you and other Muslim patients complete healing. (Ameen)
Rely on dhikr (remembrance of Allah), prescribed supplications, and legitimate Islamic ruqyah (healing supplications). If you pray with sincere belief and place your trust in Allah, He will, if He wills, grant you healing.
