Islamic Perspective on Black Magic

Many people have doubts of whether the whole black magic phenomenon actually exists. It would be difficult to comprehend something if you haven't experienced it yourself. A concept just seen on the television, or just read or heard about can be automatically categorised as a supernatural phenomena. It is evident from several verses of the Qur'an however, that it is a reality. In Chapter 2, verse 102 Allah mentions that although the Prophet Sulaiman was accused of practising magic, it was in fact the disbelievers that indulged in it.  It also states in the verse that disbelievers caused the separation of a husband and wife through black magic. In an article it states that Allah in the Qur'an condemns the use of black magic and those who indulge in it will not have their prayers accepted for 40 days. The Prophet  (pbuh) who himself was afflicted with black magic stated 'Whoever blows on knots practices magic, and whoever practices magic is a polytheist (al Tabarani). As mentioned in one of my previous posts that there are hundreds of people online seeking a cure for what they believe is black magic. I found the thought of them enquiring from people who may not have sufficient knowledge quite disturbing.

Cure and Protection Against Black Magic

There are however numerous websites who do have knowledgeable Islamic scholars providing advice. One Islamic website advises that one should recite  Surah al-Falaq and Surah an-Naas often especially  before going to bed after having prayed the fard prayers. The Prophet used to recite these two surahs and blow over himself when he fell ill.  In addition to this reciting Ayah al-Kursi and the last two verses of Surah al-Baqarah is also very beneficial. Eating seven Ajwa dates every morning will protect against magic and poison. Another Islamic website mentions that Muslims should empower themselves through practising Islam, reciting the Qur'an, making dhikr and dua as well as refraining from sins. I found a forum on which people gave advice on how to break black magic spells. What I liked was that the suggestions forwarded were from the Qur'an and in accordance with the Islamic teachings.