envey and magic

al-hasad and al-sihr

  Islam aims to honour and protect mankind under definite and specific rules and regulations throughout the different stages of life. It explains the self and its paths towards goodness and evil, with the purpose of reaching the highest level of security and tranquillity. It also shows people the evil diseases of the self and the ways to protect themselves from them, such as envy and magic. Islam takes a firm stand against envy and magic and blocks all the ways leading to them. Firstly, it prohibits both envy and magic. They not only harm others, but also the person who commits them. So, what are envy and magic, and how can we protect ourselves against them?

what is envy (Hasad)?

     Envy is resenting a blessing that Allah has given to someone else and wishing that it would be taken away from the person who is the target of the envy. The envier hates to see people living a happy life or enjoying a specific blessing from Allah, even if this blessing will never come to him or her.

Allah taught the Prophet Muhammad to seek protection from Him against envy, and He explained it as an evil in the Holy Quran, in Surah Al-Falaq: “And from the evil of the envier when he envies.”

The envier’s soul is poisonous to those around him. Sometimes, envy may be directed towards a specific person, while at other times, it may be directed towards people in general. The envier’s heart is full of anger and hatred. He or she is never content with Allah’s Decree concerning people and His actions. Allah decides who is blessed and who will be deprived of His gifts. No one is allowed to hate what Allah has decreed or commanded.

Not to mention that no matter how strong this envy is, it will never change any of Allah’s Decrees or Judgments. Remember that if you gladly accept what Allah has decreed, you will receive Allah’s Pleasure, while if you are displeased, you will receive Allah’s Displeasure.

Envy is a sin. It is an attitude that must be stopped and avoided, and it should not be left without treatment. Everything is a learning process, so the believer must practise contentment with everything in life. Envying people for Allah’s blessings will harm your heart. Allah has given you the best of choices and always decrees what is good for you. When you see someone enjoying Allah’s blessings, wish them well and pray to Allah to bless you with the best as well. Remember, Allah is the Most Generous.

what is Magic (Sihr)?

   Magic is a set of spells or incantations that a magician utters when performing the act of Sihr. It is performed with the help of devils to affect something in the targeted person without a direct assault. Magic is real and is mentioned in the Holy Quran, but nothing happens without the permission of Allah, as Allah says in Surah Al-Baqarah, Ayah 102: “But they do not harm anyone through it except by permission of Allah.”

the protection and the cure 

    Before taking any steps, you must believe that everything that happens in this world occurs by Allah’s command and that no creature can challenge Allah or go against His Will. Also, remember that any trials you go through are a test from Allah, so be patient with Allah’s Decree for you. Ask Allah for His Forgiveness and Mercy. Whoever is with Allah, Allah will take care of him.

The Prophet Muhammad gave us a great treasure of Zikr (remembrance of Allah), which later scholars collected into a book called “Hisn al-Muslim” (Fortification of the Muslim Through Remembrance and Supplication). This book contains what every Muslim should learn and repeat every day. It also contains the remembrance of the morning and evening, which is a real fortress for Muslims.

In addition, scholars gathered from the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad the Ayat and Zikr that we can recite to seek healing. This is called Ruqyah.

On the other hand, your sins may block your path to Allah. That is why it is important to repent and change your way of living.

Finally, there is still a weapon that Allah has given us: Du’a. Du’a is one of the greatest means of protection against all types of evil. May Allah protect us and keep us safe and healthy.