489. Practicing Witchcraft Is One Of The Most Heinous Sins In Islaam

By Asma Bint Shameem

First of all, although magic is real and that’s part of a Muslim’s belief, we shouldn’t just “assume” that we’re a victim of magic, just because some things are not going our way or we’re facing sickness or other challenges. 

It’s part of a Muslim’s life that we will face tests and tribulations. 

That’s Allaah’s Promise. 

He says:

“Do people think that they will be left alone because they say: ‘We believe,’ and will not be tested?!

And We indeed tested those who were before them.” 

[al-‘Ankaboot:2]

And He says:

 “Or think you that you will enter Jannah without such (trials) as came to those who passed away before you? 

They were afflicted with severe poverty and ailments and were so shaken that even the Messenger and those who believed along with him said, ‘When (will come) the Help of Allaah?’ Yes! Certainly, the Help of Allaah is near!” 

[al-Baqarah:214]

So through tribulations like calamities, sicknesses, hardships, etc Allaah Subhaanahu wa Ta’aala TESTS us to see if we’re patient, REWARDS us if are, RAISES our ranks and FORGIVES our sins. 

And it’s *not necessarily true* when I’m  going through these hardships that someone has *done magic* on me. 

Secondly:

We should ALSO be VERY CAREFUL before we blame or accuse this person or that person, for doing magic on us. 

Practicing witchcraft is one of the *most heinous sins in Islaam.* 

Anyone who performs magic is a either a disbeliever or an extreme evildoer, depending on the way he practices witchcraft. 

And so accusing someone of performing magic means we’re accusing them of Kufr or a very major sin. 

And that’s a very serious allegation for which we will have to answer to Allaah. 

And if it’s not true, then we’re in big trouble. 

So before we blame our “mother-in-law” or the “husband’s family”, or “my jealous cousin/friend/neighbor” etc, we MUST make sure what we’re saying is actually TRUE. 

If ALL tangible reasons, medical tests, psychological problems, social issues, etc  have been eliminated, *then only* do the scholars consider the possibility of magic or possession etc. 

Thirdly:

If it’s *proven* that the 

in-laws are practicing magic, then there’s no need for you to remain in touch with them. 

The ties of kinship only apply to blood relatives. 

So although “you” don’t have to keep in touch with them, they’re still your husband’s and kids’ blood relatives. 

They can keep minimum contact with them or even cut off completely depending on how much they’re involved in this act of kufr. 

May Allaah protect us and our families from all harm. 

And Allaah knows best