By Adam Asar
For thousands of years people have been fascinated, awed and fearful at the unknown and mystical, being heedless of the dangers and harm that they inflict. As Muslims it is imperative to understand these evil-filled practices and to protect ourselves from them.
Magic
Having the power to do supernatural and seemingly impossible things is referred to as 'magic'. It can be categorized as either sorcery, which is magic that uses the power of evil spirits for evil purposes; or as illusionism, which is the skill of performing tricks in which you seem to make things appear, disappear or change, as if by magic.
Ruling
Both sorcery and illusionism are unlawful in Islam. Sorcery can only be performed with the aid of devils whose help is attained when the performer attributes them as partners to Allah in worship. Illusionism does not involve polytheism, but may none-the-less lead one astray. It is a sin because it implies an act of disobedience. Magic is a destructive act, and therefore Islam warns against it. Believers should avoid magic and magicians; take precautions to heed the danger they represent and attempt to expose their false allegations.
The following evidence from the Qur'an and Sunnah has asserted this ruling.
Allah says: 'And indeed they knew that the buyers of it (magic) would have no share in the Hereafter. And how bad indeed was that for which they sold their own selves, if they but knew.' [The Qur'an 2:102]
Abu Hurairah, radhiallahu anhu, related that 'The Prophet, sallallahu alayhe wa sallam, said: 'Avoid seven most dangerous things.'
The Companions asked: 'O Messenger of Allah! What are these things' He, sallallahu alayhe wa sallam, answered: 'Making anyone or any thing a partner of Allah; practicing magic; killing a living being whose life has been declared sacred by Allah without justification; practicing usury; misappropriating the property of an orphan; running away from the infidels in a battle; and slandering chaste, innocent, believing women.' (Bukhari and Muslim)
Ordained Punishment
According to Islamic law, the penalty that awaits every sorcerer is death. The Prophet, sallallahu alayhe wa sallam, said: 'Kill every sorcerer, for this is the punishment ordained by Allah.' Umar ibn al-Khattab sent messages to his viceroys in those countries under Islamic rule ordering them to kill all sorcerers. This was later confirmed by Uthman Ibn Affan, Hafsah Bint Umar, Abdullah Ibn Umar, and Jundub Ibn Abdullah, radhiallahu anhum.
Fact or Fiction
An illusion has an effect on the onlookers that seemingly make things or happen when in reality, they do not. Musa, alayhes salam, said:
'Nay, throw you (first)! Then behold, their ropes and their sticks, by their magic, appeared to him as though they moved fast.' (Qur'an 20: 66).
Spells can have a genuine effect that can manipulate the body; even to the extent that it can cause sexual impotence. It may also make the affected person go insane, as it disturbs the emotional balance. Allah says in the Qur'an:
' And from these (angels) people learn that by which they cause separation between man and his wife, but they could not thus harm anyone except by Allah's leave.' (2: 102)
Breaking a Magic Spell
The best way to break a spell is by reciting assigned verses from the Qur'an and to utter specific invocations specially worded by the Prophet, sallallahu alayhe wa sallam. Another allowable method would be to use medicines lawfully prescribed for the particular case under examination. What is unlawful, however is to use magic as a means to break a spell because this is likely to be done by the aid of devils.
Protection From Magic
Holding fast to Allah, seeking refuge with Him and putting trust in Him, can attain protection from magic. Also, we should do what is right in the sight of Allah, and turn away from sin. But more specifically we can recite the following verses and sayings: Whoever recites verse 255 of the Surah of al-Baqarah (No 2) before going to bed, Allah sends him a keeper that protects him against the devils until he wakes up. Recite verses 285 and 286 of the Surah of al-Baqarah.
Say: 'I seek refuge with Allah?s perfect words from the evil of what He has created.' Say the following three times: 'In the name of Allah, Whose mention is a protection against whatsoever harm is on the Earth or in the Heavens. Verily, He is the All-Hearing, the All-Knowing.'
Fortune-Telling
Fortune-telling is the belief that some people possess the ability of telling other people what will happen to them in the future by using magical or mystical methods. These rulings also apply to people who claim knowledge of the unseen, such as geomancers, palmists, shell-diviners, etc. A fortune-teller uses devils who eavesdrop in the Heavens; Allah says in the Qur'an: 'Shall I inform you (O people!) Upon whom the devils) descend' They descend on every lying, sinful person. Who lends an ear (to the devils and they pour what they may have heard of the Unseen from the angels), and most of them are liars.' (26:221-223) This knowledge of what the angels may have said is then passed to the people who are often prepared to believe what the fortune-teller says. The problem is that what people believe is true, has been embellished or changed, omitting the truth.
Ruling: Fortune-telling is considered 'Shirk Akbar' (the major and serious form of polytheism) for two reasons. First, it implies the acquisition of knowledge of the Unseen, which is unique to Allah, (alone). 'Say: 'None in the Heaven and the Earth knows the Ghaib (unseen) except Allah, nor can they perceive when they shall be resurrected.' (Qur?an 27: 65). This means that any one who believes that he possesses such knowledge is certainly claiming the acquisition of a Divine attribute that Allah (alone) possesses. Second, it involves using devils and holding fast to them, a ritual that can only be perfected when the performer is in complete submission to that damned species. This is a form of polytheism.
The Danger of Attending Fortune-Telling Assemblies
In recent years, the number of fortune-tellers has dramatically increased, only being outnumbered by those who attend their assemblies and believe what they are told. Some people are fascinated and impressed by observing those who cannot miss the opportunity to make fortunes out of imparting their fabrications. People who attend fortune-telling assemblies are divided into three groups: Those who go to fortune-tellers to ask them about the future without truly believing in their falsehoods and without having the slightest intention of disclosing their falsehood to the public. People in this group are sinful and their prayers are not accepted for forty days.
Those who believe in the prophecies of the fortune-tellers and go to ask them about the future. These people are regarded as disbelievers since they deny the truthfulness of the Qur'an:
'Say: None in the Heavens and the Earth Knows the Ghaib (Unseen) except Allah.' (27: 65)
Those who go to fortune-tellers and only ask them in order to examine the truthfulness of their prophecies; then disclose their deceit to the public. These types of people publicize that fortune-tellers only offer misguidance that can make believers go astray. However, if someone uncertain that he is capable to take on such a task and accomplish it perfectly, he should not attempt it. Such a weighty undertaking could pose a risk to himself, and result in failure that may likely tempt people even further.
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Ideal paranormal show would have the best here--debunking, smaller teams, being locked down, having no extra crew, having great editing, music and atmosphere and testing theories with unlimited experts and equipment. And, if we're going to make this entertainment, find someone as engaging, smart and funny as Josh Gates, puh-lease.
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Magical burnout happens to every worker. I call it, "thaumaturgic dysfunction" (thaumaturgy = "working of magic"). Unfortunately there's no little blue pill you can take. If by chance you find that you cannot rise to the occasion then just realize it's natural and that all practitioners of any magical tradition will experience it at some point. So what causes "thaumaturgical dysfunction" or magical burnout? Below is a list of possible reasons.SIGNS OF THAUMATURGIC DYSFUNCTION (MAGICAL BURNOUT)1.) YOU ARE PHYSICALLY EXHAUSTED.If in your mundane life you have had a hard day or week then you may simply be too physically exhausted to perform effective conjure work.2.) YOU HAVE NOT BEEN GETTING ENOUGH SLEEP.Similar to number 1, if you are not getting proper sleep this this will effect all areas of your life, including your conjure work.3.) YOU ARE SICK OR PHYSICALLY ILL.Being sick will sap your strength and energy and will effect your conjure work. 4.) YOU ARE UNDER A LOT OF STRESS.If you are under a lot of stress then it will effect your conjure work. Usually workers who are stressed out cannot concentrate effectively and the stress may make their work go 'wonky'. 5.) YOUR BODY DOESN'T HAVE THE PROPER VITAMINS, MINERALS, ELECTROLYTES, ETC.I know this from personal experience. 6.) YOU ARE EXTREMELY EMOTIONAL OR ANGRY.Emotions can provide an extreme amount of energy to a working but being too emotional may actually prevent you from concentrating and thinking clearly. This will effect your conjure work.7.) YOU'VE BEEN DOING UNJUSTIFIED WORK.Conjure is a gift and if abused it can be taken away by God. 8.) YOU ARE EXPERIENCING AN EPISODE OF DEPRESSION.When you are depressed you have low energy to begin with and this will effect your conjure work.9.) YOU ARE EXPERIENCING AN EPISODE OF HAVING LOW SELF-ESTEEM.10.) YOU ARE DOING THE SAME THING OVER AND OVER AGAIN. 11.) YOU'VE BEEN CROSSED OR TIED-UP, HELD-DOWN BY ANOTHER WORKER.12.) YOU'VE CROSSED UP OR TIED UP YOURSELF UNKNOWINGLY.13.) YOU ARE DOING TOO MANY WORKS IN A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME.Some people say don't do no more than 3 works a day. I say that even 3 can be too much. Judge your energy level and your level of concentration. One day you may have only energy for 1 work. The next day you may be able to pull off 4 works. It all depends on how you feel when choosing to do the work. TIPS FOR DEALING WITH THAUMATURGIC DYSFUNCTION (MAGICAL BURNOUT):1.) GET PROPER REST.2.) EXERCISE.3.) TAKE VITAMINSS OR MINERAL SUPPLEMENTS.4.) EAT HEALTHY.5.) DO STRESS RELIEVING EXERCISES OR ACTIVITIES.6.) GO FOR A WALK IN NATURE, IF POSSIBLE.7.) MAKE SURE YOU ARE ONLY DOING JUSTIFIED WORK.8.) PERFORM AN UNCROSSING OR CLEANSING.9.) LEARN NEW WAYS OF WORKING. (Don't do the same thing over and over. Ex- If all you do is work with candles then you will eventually get tired of it. Learn new ways of working.)10.) GIVE IT A REST. SET A SPECIFIC TIME, SUCH AS THREE DAYS, A WEEK, TWO WEEKS, A MONTH, ETC., IN WHICH YOU WILL NOT PERFORM ANY WORKS.11.) TAKE A VACATION.13.) RECHARGE YOUR BATTERIES FASTER BY GOING SOMEWHERE WITH A LOT OF AMBIENT ENERGY, SUCH AS A FOOTBALL GAME, OR PLACE WITH A LARGE EXCITED CROWD. ANOTHER CHOICE WOULD BE TO GET OUT IN NATURE WHERE THERE IS A LOT OF LIFE PRESENT. THEN YOU SUCK UP THE AMBIENT ENERGY. IT'S NOT HARD BECAUSE YOU ALREADY HAVE A VACUUM TO BEGIN WITH.. THE EXTRA ENERGY WILL AUTOMATICALLY FLOW INTO YOU. ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS LET IT IN. THE THIRD OPTION IS SEX.14.) WAKE UP YOUR DULLED BRAIN BY FORCING YOURSELF TO DO A NEW ACTIVITY. FOR EXAMPLE, MOST PEOPLE DRIVE THE SAME ROUTE TO WORK EACH DAY. BREAK THAT UP BY CHOOSING A DIFFERENT ROUTE. ANOTHER THING YOU CAN DO IS TO SWITCH THE HAND YOU HOLD YOUR TOOTHBRUSH IN. THIS SOUNDS TRIVIAL BUT I CAN ASSURE YOU THAT IF YOU DO SMALL THINGS LIKE THAT YOUR BRAIN WILL BE AWAKENED AND YOU WILL FIND THAT YOU ARE SUDDENLY MORE ALERT. THE REASON BEING IS THAT ANYTIME YOU DO SOMETHING NEW YOUR BRAIN HAS TO LEARN IT AND PROCESS IT AND THIS REQUIRES IT TO PAY MORE ATTENTION, MEANING YOU ARE MORE ALERT AND RESPONSIVE. THAT SENSATION WILL LAST A GOOD WHILE.
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+ A JewishGen InfoFileJonina Duker< Jonina dot Duker at juno dot com >23 May 1999 / 8 Sivan 5759 In terminology of all what happens to unpublished testing and what wouldshow up if all of us recently wrote our books and approached theinstitutions mega in droves (contented see the JewishGen InfoFile"Reversing The Establish Keep to" for institutions where one force placepublished testing.) I've been mulling finer something.... Tome all these bits and pieces of paper with explanation that manner ornamental nonsense tosomebody also, are really sacred pieces of paper and should be preservedthe way Jews hold tight usually preserved cherished ID in agenizah. Two mobile examples: a few living ago without JewishGen orbefore the formerly Soviet History opened up who could make out today'sopportunities? Who knows what the future holds? 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COMMEMORATED ON APRIL 24Saint Sabbas Stratelates came from a Gothic dash. For his guts he attained the high standing of hostile commanding officer or "stratelates," and he served under the Roman ruler Aurelian (270-275). From his child, Sabbas was a Christian and he resiliently followed the orders of Christ. He helped the humble, and visited Christians in send down. In the role of of his immature and upright life the saint expected from the Member of the aristocracy the gift of wonderworking, healing the poorly and casting out demons in the name of Christ. At the same time as the ruler academic that St Sabbas was a Christian, he demanded that he apostasize. The dead person threw down his hostile belt and avowed that he would not refuse his expectation. They casino him, burned him with torches, and threw him within a cauldron with tar, but the dead person remained carefully. Looking on at his torments, seventy host came to call in Christ. They were beheaded by the sword. St Sabbas was at a loss in send down. At midnight, such as he was praying, Christ appeared to the dead person and shone on him the light of His Grandeur. The Savior bade him not to anxiety, but to stand chummy. Pressed, the Target Sabbas underwent new harass in the beginning, and was drowned in a conduit in 272.TROPARION - Meaning 5 You abandoned sequential standing and judgment,and as an athlete, confessed Christ God past the double-crossing and despotic emperors.For His sake, you endured outlying turmoil, O winning one.Correspondingly, all right decked out with the armies of illusion,you take in been crowned with a elegant swag of triumphby the King who reigns polished all.As you stand past Him, O Sabbas, pray that He may hide away our souls.KONTAKION - Meaning 4 You were barred to be an irrefutable athlete, upper limit blessed Sabbas, overcoming the snares of the barbarians. You contended with dependability, winning a pack of the invisible warrior.Correspondingly, you take in rush a swag of triumph.Most winning one, pray Christ for community who judgment you with expectation.SOURCE:"SAINT OR Feast POSTED THIS Accompany 2009(with 2008's meet here in addition):"
