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    Posted: 25 February 2008 at 3:23am
JADOO / SIHR / BLACK MAGIC

A R A B I C

Say, I seek refuge with the Rabb of the Morning from the evil of created things; and from the night when it spreads, and from those who blow into knots (practice secret arts), and  from the evil of a jealous person. (Surah al-Falaq; 113)

 A R A B I C

Say, I seek refuge with the Sustainer of mankind, the King of people, Rabb of the people, from he evil of the whisperer who withdraws; he who whispers into the hearts of people; from Jin and human. (Surah An-Naas; 114)

A Jew by the name of Labid did black magic on Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alaihi Wasallam). He took the hair of Rasulullah and made eleven knots into a date and placed in under a rock in the well called Zarwan. The effect of this was that it created uncertainty in the mind of Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alaihi Wasallam) as to whether he had done or not done certain things. At times Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alaihi Wasallam) felt he had accomplished something yet he had not done so and vice versa. Jibraaeel (AS) informed Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alaihi Wasallam) as to what had occurred and brought the above mentioned two Surahs. Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alaihi Wasallam) together with the Sahaaba (Radhiallaahu Anhu) went to the well and removed the knotted hair. As each Aayat was recited, the knots untied miraculously. At the eleventh knot, Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alaihi Wasallam) was relieved. (Tafseer Ibn Katheer vol.4 pg.614; Darul Ma'rifah)

One may wonder, how is it that the Prophet of Allah was affected with Jadoo. He had so much of faith in Allah, how could Jadoo affect him?

The Reality of Jadoo

Jadoo has a natural effect just as the sun has an effect of heat. The Prophets/Ambiyaa (alaihimus salaam) felt the heat on hot days, they felt hungry when they didn't eat, similarly they could be affected with Jadoo as well. But this Jadoo did not interrupt their prophethood status nor was it allowed to interfere with the authenticity of their mission.

THIS WORLD - CAUSE/EFFECT

Almighty Allah Ta'ala created this entire universe and he has designed its functions according to the cause and effect procedure. Everything has a cause which subsequently has a natural effect. When the sun shines, it is hot, when snow falls it is cold. Heat and cold are the natural effects of the sun and snow. Similarly, if a person is stabbed with a knife, he will bleed. Bleeding is a natural effect of stabbing. If a person is thrown in the center of the sea, he will naturally drown if he cannot swim.

Our Belief

Although this world functions according to the cause/effect procedure but the effect of anything lies in the Will of Allah. If Allah Wills, the effects of causes will exist but, if Allah does not will, then in -spite of the means we adopt, the effects will not exist.

Incidents

1-         Namrood told his people to make a fire to burn Ibraheem ('alaihis salaam). After the fire was lit, due to the flames being very high, Ibraheem ('alaihis salaam) was put on a catapult to be    thrown into the fire. Although the effect of the fire is to burn, Ibraheem ('alaihis salaam) did not burn. This was because it was not the Will of Allah for the fire to be effective. (Ibid vol.3 pg.192)

Allah told the fire:  [ a r a b i c ]

             "Oh fire, be cool and peaceful upon Ibraheem." (Qur'an 21 V 69)

2-         A knife has a natural effect of cutting, the cut could also sometimes be fatal. Ibraheem ('alaihis salaam) passed the knife on his son Ismaaeel ('alaihis salaam) but the knife did not               show its natural effect because it was not the will of Allah Ta'ala for it to cut. (Tafseer ibn Katheer vol.4 pg.18; Darul Ma'rifah)

3-         Firoun and his army were drowned  in the Red Sea but the same Red Sea did not drown Moosa (alaihis salaam) and his army.

All these incidents clearly indicate that effects of causes are through the Will of  Allah Ta'ala. Allah Ta'ala is the One who gives effect to the cause.

Black Magic

A R A B I C 

'And they followed what Shaitaan had recited on the Kingdom of Sulaimaan ('alaihis salaam), and Sulaimaan ('alaihs salaam) did not transgress but the Shaitaans did it by teaching the people Black Magic' (Qur'an 2 V 102)

Black magic was common at the time of Sulaiman (alaihis salaam). The Shaitaan used to teach the people black magic. Allah sent two angels, Haroot and Maaroot, as a test to the people. They taught the people the practice of black magic but warned them that they have been sent as a test from Allah, so the people should not abuse this knowledge. Allah further says:

 A R A B I C

"They (people practicing black magic) cannot harm anyone but with the Will of Allah". (Qur'an 2 V 102)

The Challenge

Moosa (alaihis salaam) and the people practicing witchcraft at the time of Firoun is mentioned in the Qur'an. Moosa (alaihis salaam) was victorious and Allah further says:

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"A witchdoctor/person practicing black magic does not succeed wherever he goes" (Qur'an 20 V 69).

Labid Ibn A'sam practiced black magic (witchcraft) on Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alaihi Wasallam) and he was affected for about 6 months, until the Surahs of 'An-naas' and 'Al-falaq' were revealed. Thereafter Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alaihi Wasallam) was cured. (Ibid vol.4 pg.614)

The above explanation is clear that black magic is a reality and it has its effects but only with the Will of Allah, just as poison has its effects with the Will of Allah.

Why do people resort to black magic, Jadoo, etc.?

Generally, people are driven to black magic due to jealousy.

When a person has a flourishing business or popular and holds a distinguishing postion in society, etc. this is not tolerated and accepted by others. People desire that those prosperities be taken away from their brother. This jealousy causes a person to harm his brother. His ultimate purpose is to cool his eyes by witnessing his brother's downfall. Thus he stoops to the despicable and Haraam act of Jadoo to achieve his ambition.

Jealousy

Jealousy is an internal sickness, like pride and anger. If it is not cured, the consequences of jealousy are very dangerous to oneself and the society in general. The jealous person is actually objecting to Allah's decree: "Why did You give him wealth, why did You give him position?. Why haven't I been given this wealth and position?"

Such a person needs to strengthen his Imaan on Taqdeer. Everything is predestined. When a person is in the womb of his mother, his sustenance, life and position is already written.  Everything happens according to the absolute Knowledge of Allah (Taqdeer). Such a person must repeatedly remind himself that he is helpless in determining other peoples' affairs. The affairs of people are controlled by Allah Ta'ala. Ponder upon the Hadith of Jealousy.

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Hadhrath Abu Huraira (RA) reports that Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alaihi Wasallam) said; Beware of jealousy, for jealousy eats up good deeds just as fire eats up (burns) wood (Mishkat 46 pg. 248)

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Hadhrath Zubair (RA) reports that Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alaihi Wasallam) said, 'The sickness of the previous nations will creep into you, i.e. jealousy and hatred. These sicknesses are shavers; I don't say they shave hair but they shave Deen". (Mishkat 2 Pg. 428)

A Jealous person is void of the spirit of Deen. His heart is always filled with enmity and malice. He does not perform any Ibaadat. His wish is to harm others.

 [ a r a b i c ]

Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alaihi Wasallam) asked, "Do you know who is a pauper?" The Sahaaba (RA) replied, 'A pauper is he who does not have a Dirham or Dinar (no money) nor has he any wealth'. Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alaihi Wasallam) said, "A pauper in my Ummah is he who comes on the day of Qiyaamat with Salah, Fast, Zakaah But has verbally abused someone, unjustly eaten another person's wealth, hit someone, etc. (for such a person) his good deeds will be taken and given to the other person. If that person's good deeds are finished, then his sins will be laden upon him and will be put in the Hell Fire. (Mishkat 2 pg. 435)

A jealous person should ponder upon all these Ahaadith and rid himself of the evil of jealousy. If he does not, then jealousy can make him stoop to low levels, to the level of Jadoo and oppressing his brother. Imagine the grief and anxiety caused through Jadoo. The affected person is oppressed, thus the jealous person is endangering his hereafter. If he only strengthens his Imaan on Taqdeer, he could contain himself.

How to save oneself from Jadoo

If a person is affected by witchcraft, it is Sunnah to cure himself. The method of cure must be carefully chosen. Many people (Muslims and non-Muslims) claim they can cure. But one must choose a person who strictly adheres to the Qur'an and Hadith. One should abstain from going to a non-Muslim. However, in a case of desperation, if no Muslim is found, he may go to such a person who does not utter words of Kufr and Shirk. The person who cures is not any extraordinary person. He is just a Doctor who specializes in a specific field. Just as a Doctor could make a mistake in his diagnosis, the Aamil too can make a mistake. His words cannot be regarded as absolutely correct. Whilst treating, if somebody's name comes out, it is not certain that the person did Jadoo, etc. Similarly, the taweez the Aanmil gives may be used. The Sahaaba asked Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alaihi Wasallam) about Taweez. He said, 'it is a power from the power of Allah' It is a means of cure, but Allah is the ultimate Shafee (Curer).

Finally

Many people experience some downfall and quickly jump to the conclusion that somebody made Jadoo and start casting doubts on different people. Therefore, one should not be too hasty in concluding that the cause of a problem is Jadoo because more often than not, Jadoo has nothing to do with the problem.

And Allah knows best

"One morning or evening in the path of Allah is better than the world and all it contains. A hand-span or a whip's length of Jannat is better that the world and all it contains..."Sayings of Nabi(SAW)
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 Finally

Many people experience some downfall and quickly jump to the conclusion that somebody made Jadoo and start casting doubts on different people. Therefore, one should not be too hasty in concluding that the cause of a problem is Jadoo because more often than not, Jadoo has nothing to do with the problem.

And Allah knows best

 What should be the end result of all of the above. The effect of Jadoo has been proclaimed in the above post and in the end it is told to friends that no one should jump to the conclusion quickly that the Jadoo is in action. There is no clear wisdom in what is described. No final result is given.

 I personally do not believe in Jadoo (black majic) and I do not believe that the prophet was under the influence of Jadoo any time. It is the work of the  Devil (as has been mentioned in the post) and the devil could never come near our prophet s.a.w.s. I cannot explain the writings of the scholars (and no real reference to any hadith is given). I will  try to look up the matter (Concerning magic) and then comment later.Until then, please translate the Arabic word "Siher" as "Fraud". It will fit every time and give correct meaning, Insha Allah.



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can someone explain to me the meaning of 'boodwa' please. I only understand it to be a form of bad wishes against another. But I have heard some Pakistani people mentioning this word, and they seem quite disturbed and sometimes scared about the affect of this 'boodwa'. Is it an urdu word?
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 The word is not understood properly as yet. It seems to be "Badd Dua'a". That means a bad omen or bad wishes for some one or a prayer against some one. The last one is the best meaning of badd Dua'a. i.e. some bad prayer against some one i.e. Wishing bad things to happen to some one from Allah. I hope I am right.

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Thanks for the clarity on teh Prophet SAW having Jardoo.

 

"One morning or evening in the path of Allah is better than the world and all it contains. A hand-span or a whip's length of Jannat is better that the world and all it contains..."Sayings of Nabi(SAW)
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As'Salamu Alaikum,

Similarly, the taweez the Aanmil gives may be used. The Sahaaba asked Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alaihi Wasallam) about Taweez. He said, 'it is a power from the power of Allah' It is a means of cure, but Allah is the ultimate Shafee (Curer}

Sister, its wrong to use amulets. Can you get us the reference of the above saying. What i know is, its wrong to use taweez and stuff as its shirk.

Many people experience some downfall and quickly jump to the conclusion that somebody made Jadoo and start casting doubts on different people. Therefore, one should not be too hasty in concluding that the cause of a problem is Jadoo because more often than not, Jadoo has nothing to do with the problem.

Yes, the above line shud be noted. Many people hastily conclude that they are in the caste of magic, when things do not happen according to there plans. They lack patience and trust in Allah while such happenings.

And yes Sis Infomagination, you must have read the tafsir or commentary of the Al - Mu`awwidhatayn . i.e  Chapter Falaq and An-Naas.  Its been mentioned in your post at the top too. Here are two more hadiths .

It has been reported from Abu Sa`id that the Messenger of Allah used to seek protection against the evil eyes of the Jinns and mankind. But when the Mu`awwi- dhatayn were revea- led, he used them for protection and aban- doned all else besides them. At-Tirmidhi, An-Nasa'i and Ibn Majah recorded this. At-Tirmidhi said, "This Hadith is Hasan Sahih.''.

In the Book of Medicine of his Sahih, Al-Bukhari recorded that `A'ishah said, "The Messenger of Allah was bewitched until he thought that he had relations with his wives, but he had not had relations with them.'' Sufyan said, "This is the worst form of magic when it reaches this stage.'' So the Prophet said, O `A'ishah! Do you know that Allah has answered me concerning that which I asked Him

Two men came to me and one of them sat by my head while the other sat by my feet. The one who was sitting by my head said to the other one, `What is wrong with this man' The other replied, `He is bewitched.'

The first one said, `Who bewitched him'

The other replied, `Labid bin A`sam. He is a man from the tribe of Banu Zurayq who is an ally of the Jews, and a hypocrite.'

The first one asked, `With what did he bewitch him'

The other replied, `With a comb and hair from the comb.' The first one asked, `Where is the comb' The other answered, `In the dried bark of a male date palm under a rock in a well called Dharwan.' `A'ishah said, "So he went to the well to remove it the comb with the hair. Then he said, This is the well that I saw. It was as if its water had henna soaked in it and its palm trees were like the heads of devils. So he removed it of the well.

Then  `A'ishah said, `Will you not make this public'. He replied,Allah has cured me and I hate to spread the news of   wickedness to any of the people.

But yes as stated in your report above that it did not affect the status of Prophethood.

Minuteman, kindly look into the commentary of verse 102 / 103  from chapter Al-Baqarah. You shall then believe in the existence of black magic as you then  cannot deny the verse from Qura'an.

 

Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: �All the descendants of Adam are sinners, and the best of sinners are those who repent."
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Thanks to Minuteman and Seekshidayath!!!

Just one last question from my side:

Wearing a taweez is shirk yes?

What if one was afflicted badly with jardoo and a moulana tells you to wear it for protection?

 



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 It is difficult for me to answer this question with any reference. But if you ask any of the ahle Hadith people, they will tell you that it is bad. My reply is also the same. Muslims are not to wear ta'aweez. It is not mentioned in the Holy Quran or the Sunnah (practice) of the holy prophet s.a.w.s. So there is no need to be afraid of any maulvi for that matter.

 We can disobey any maulvi if he teaches anything against the true faith of Islam. I am sure that the prophet s.a.w.s. or his companions (sahabah) never used anything of that kind. Even Charlie chaplin did not believe in such things. See the film "City lights" and the boxing duel there.

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