Jinn, witchcraft , evil eye - Wife practising witchcraft on her husband

I have divorced my wife and married another one, at the time of
intercourse I felt something strange like black magic (siher) was done
to me. I have consulted a SHIKH and hegave me a strange prescription.
My questions are :
why couldn't I have intercourse with my newwife ? What is the ruling
on that SHAIKH who is not using Quran to cure people from black
magic(siher) ? I need your FATWA jazakum Allah khyara
Praise be to Allaah.
The answer is:
If your old wife admitteddoing this or it is definitely proven that
she did it, then she has committed a great evil, indeed it is kufr and
misguidance, because what she did was forbidden sihr (witchcraft or
magic), and the one who does that is a kaafir, as Allaah says
(interpretation of the meaning):
"They followed what theShayaateen (devils) gaveout (falsely of the
magic)in the lifetime of Sulaymaan (Solomon). Sulaymaan did not
disbelieve, but the Shayaateen (devils) disbelieved, teaching men
magic and such things that came down at Babylon to the two angels,
Haaroot and Maaroot, but neither of these two (angels) taught anyone
(such things) till they had said,'We are for trial, so disbelieve not
(by learning this magic fromus).' And from these (angels) people learn
that by which they causeseparation between man and his wife, but they
could not thus harmanyone except by Allaah's Leave. And they learn
that which harms them and profits them not. And indeed they knew that
the buyers of it (magic) would have noshare in the Hereafter. And how
bad indeed was that for which they sold their ownselves, if they but
knew" [al-Baqarah 2:102]
This aayah indicates thatwitchcraft is kufr and that the one who
practices it is a kaafir. Those who practice witchcraft learn that
which harms them and does not benefit them. One of their aims is to
separate man and wife, and they will have chance before Allaah on the
Day of Resurrection –i.e., they will have no hope of salvation.
According to a saheeh hadeeth narrated from the Messenger of Allaah
(peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him), he said, "Avoid the seven
things which will lead todoom." He was asked, "What are they, O
Messenger of Allaah?" Hesaid: "Associating anything with Allaah;
witchcraft; killing a soul whom Allaah has forbidden us to kill
unlawfully; consuming riba (usury, interest); consuming the orphan's
wealth; fleeing the battlefield; and slandering chaste but innocent
believing women."
With regard to the shaykh who gave you the remedy, it appears that he
is a practitioner of witchcraft like the woman, because no one knows
about actions of witchcraft except others who do the same. He is also
one of the fortune-tellers and soothsayers who are known for
theirclaims to know many matters of the unseen. The Muslim must
bewareof them and not believe their claims to know the unseen, because
the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: "Whoever
comes to a fortune-teller and asks him about anything, his prayers
will not be accepted for forty days." (Narrated by Muslim in his
Saheeh). And the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him)
said: "Whoever comes to a fortune-teller or soothsayer and believes
what he says has disbelieved in that which was revealed to Muhammad
(peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him)." So you have to repent
and regret what you have done, and tell the head of the organization
and the head of the court about this shaykh and your old wife, so that
the court and organization will take action to deter them. If
something like this happens to you again then ask the scholars of
sharee'ah to tell you of the remedy prescribed in sharee'ah. If what
happened to you has now gone, then praise be to Allaah, otherwise let
us know so that we can tell you of the remedy prescribed in sharee'ah.
May Allaah bless you and us with understanding of Islam and
steadfastness in our religion, and may He keep us safe from that which
goes against it, for He is the Most Generous, Most Kind.
And peace be upon you and the mercy of Allaah and His blessings.

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Visiting the sick – III

When visiting is not possible
If visitation is not possible then calling the sick on the telephone
or writing to them can also have a very positive effect. However, the
actual visitation has a stronger result and gives the patient a
feeling of warmth that no telephone call or letter could ever
accomplish.
The visitation causes truthful emotions and noble feelings to shine
through. It allocates time to have heartfelt discussions and share
memories of times gone past. It is also one of the social rights of a
Muslim upon his brother. This Islamically given right is for a good
purpose, as someone who suffers with an illness is usually in great
need for others to be with him, to consolehim, to care for and to talk
to him. This social behavior is related to the value of charity
andgiving in Islam.
Visiting the sick is a truthful expression of benevolence, empathy and
brotherhood amongst Muslims. It strengthens our relationships and
increases the ties of love and affection for others in our hearts.
This is especially true when we think of the sick and their mental and
emotional state. When an ailing person feels the affection and
compassion from their fellow Muslim and the Islamic community, he in
turn will show the same feelings towards them. It creates a snowball
effect in thecommunity and amongst our families.
Words can make a world of difference
A relative, friend or a physician of the sick can go beyond the
barrier of the ailment to not only help the ailing person feel valued
and loved, but also he can help toreinforce his religion and his trust
in Allaah.
This can be achieved through a few sincere words and advice where
Allaah's Countenance is sought. Heartfelt and thoughtful words can
help those in poor health focus on what is important, and help them to
see their life in this world more clearly without the burdensome
worries of fear, despair or anxiety.
Our words of remembrance can even change their outlook and give them
hope for their future. People can have soaring ambitionand
determination with high self-esteem, even when ill.
A good attitude creates a good feeling and can distract them from
their pain; affliction and hardship may also be reduced in their eyes.
No one can deny how the psychological state and environment of the
sick can have a great impact in a positive direction for their
well-being and recovery.
Also, when visiting a sick person, do not forget the guidance of
ourProphet, sallalahu alayhi wa sallam, and his teachings on the
manner in which he used to talk to the sick, as well as the mannerof
his prayers for them.
Ibn Majah narrated that Allaah's Messenger, sallalahu alayhi wa
sallam, used to visit his companions when they were ill. He would come
close to the sick and sit beside their heads and then ask them about
their condition. He, sallalahu alayhi wa sallam, would say: "How do
you see yourself?" It was also reported that he would ask the sick if
they would like anything specific by saying: "Do you like anything?"
If the sick wanted anything and the Prophet, sallalahu alayhi wa
sallam, knew that it would not harm him, thenhe would ask for it. He,
sallalahu alayhi wa sallam, used to wipe the body of the sick with his
righthand and then say: "O Allaah, Lord of the people, remove the
hardship and give the cure. You are the One who cures, and there no
cure except from You, a cure that will not leave any sickness behind."
[Al-Bukhaari and Muslim]
The Prophet, sallalahu alayhi wa sallam, would repeat his prayer for
the sick three times as he clearly demonstrated once by saying to
Sa'ad: "O Allaah cure Sa'ad O Allaah cure Sa'ad, O Allaahcure Sa'ad."
[Al-Bukhaari and Muslim]. He would sometimes sayto the sick whom he
visited: "No harm (may befall you), may this (sickness) be a purifier
(of your sins) with Allaah's Will." [Al-Bukhaari] Or he, sallalahu
alayhi wa sallam, would say: "(May this be) an expiation and
purification (from sins)." [Ahmad]
Muslim brotherhood is a bond between us all that is strengthened or
diminished by our own actions, If we as a society neglect our
community — it will also neglect us when we are in need. Taking a
little time out of our busy schedule every month to visit those in our
community that are ill is something that we can all do andis something
that we are obligated to do. We don't have tobe the best of friends
with the ailing person to visit them — theycan even be perfect
strangers. Wecan go in groups and our visit canbe brief.
The benefit to each of our communities is so tremendous and will aid
to unify us as an Ummah and also bring us tranquility as individuals.
When we pray, we stand together foot to foot and when we are ill we
should be together hand in hand.The reward is worth our time.
For those suffering with an illness
Many of us suffer with pain and have had life that show us a side we
were previously unfamiliar with. There are others that suffertoday and
wait for a cure.
We can all ponder over the question of whether or not our experience
of sickness has taughtus patience and contentment with our life. We
may also wonder if it has taught us to submit to Allaah's will, so our
deeds may be weighty on the scale? It can be a tough lesson for us to
face the harsh reality of illness and then additionally have to
comprehend who was really there for us when we needed them and who
wasn't. Indeed, there are few who choose to share our pain and sadness
that accompany illness. But it can be agreat eye opener — allowing us
to see things we otherwise would not have and then we can truly come
to the understanding of what is, and what isn't important.
We can also be closer to Allaah when we are sick. When we're ill,we
tend to appreciate the gifts that Allaah has given us much more in
depth. Accepting fully that it is only He who can help us and can cure
us, and without that — there is nothing. Still, as so often happens —
it is human nature when our health is restored, so is our denial and
egos. We can all easily forget the gifts of Allaah and His care. We
can forget that it is Allaah who is the Grantor of our health once we
recover, yet once again we easily remember when it is lost and out of
our control.
We must begin to view our trials as gifts from Allaah aid in reminding
us of Him. He is the One who has given us every gift and bounty we
have. If it was notfor these trials, it is very possible that we could
spend our entire life without remembering the infinite number of
Allaah's favors upon us. Allaah's gifts and favors are many, but they
do not last forever. Our lives are like roller coasters of trials and
happiness. We must work hard to patiently endure our trials on the
down slopes while still giving thanks, and enjoy our lives not
forgettingto give thanks to Allaah for our blessings while on the way
up. There are countless ways that wemay be afflicted with trials:
within our self, our wealth and our faith. However, a believer faces
trials with patience. He praises Allaah at all times and deals with
his trials in the proper manner to the best of his capability.

Visiting the sick – II

What we can do when visiting the sick
There are many things we can do when visiting the sick. Below are some
important things that will enable us to make our visits more
productive :
The Prophet used to treat illness with Ruqya (words said forthe
express purpose of protection or cure charms) for person afflicted
with ulcers, wounds, or pain. He would place his index finger on the
ground, then lift it and say: "In the name of Allaah. The earth of our
land and the saliva of some of us cure our patients with the
permission of our Lord." [Al-Bukhaari]
We should take the time to listento the complaints of the sick person.
Encourage them to speakabout their condition and about what the doctor
has informed them regarding it. Some patients may want to discuss the
medication they're taking and how it makes them feel. If the complaint
does not include any objection to Allaah's Decree or despair of
Allaah's Mercy, then it is not reprehensible and should be encouraged.
It shows that we are interested and that we care and are concerned,
which gives them comfort .
It's important for us to be understanding and remember that although
our lives are going on as normal, their life is now limited to their
illness and it consumes them for the most part. Allowing them to share
all of the situations they are now faced with will also give us a
glimpse into their life as it is now. They may feel the need to
describe their suffering in great detail, mainly hoping for a kind
word to reassure them and ease their suffering.
Reassure them of their recovery. This makes them feel more at ease
with their circumstances when they see others optimistic. A sincere
supplication from us, even in their absence, can give hope and do a
world of good. The companions of the Prophet complained to him once of
fever and he did not criticize them or prohibit them from doing so. He
further promised them that it would be purification for them .
Talk to the sick about how to receive their affliction and trial with
patience. Remind them to place their trust in Allaah and of the good
reward of seeking Allaah's Countenance and maintaining that difficult
patience. 'Aa'ishah narrated that Allaah's Messenger, salallaahu
alayhi wa sallam, said: "Whenever a Muslim receives a prick from a
thorn or anything more serious than it, Allaah raises him one degree
and removes one sin from him because of it." Abu Bakr said: "The sins
of a Muslim are expiated through hardship, even through the tearing of
his shoelace, or by things he puts into his pocket and then loses them
and becomes dismayed. He will find all of this in his record."
We should encourage the sick to hope for the immediate, good reward
they may receive in this world of tranquility and contentment. Remind
him of Allaah's Love for those who are patient and His promise to them
of the reward in this life and the hereafter. Allaah Says what means:
"…And Allaah loves the patient." [Quran 3:146]
If we see the sick in fear or anxiety, then remind them of their good
qualities. Acknowledging their good qualities and deeds, no matter how
insignificant, will help to raise their self-esteem and restore their
trust and good faithin Allaah.
Telling stories can also have a very positive effect on a person,
especially stories that have good lessons that everyone can learn
from. Allaah Says what means: "There was certainly in their stories a
lesson for those of understanding..." [Quran 12:111]
Don't neglect the significance of narrating a story; it is not only a
form of education, but also entertainment - especially for those that
now may be physicallylimited. We should first take care to ensure that
the stories we tell are authentic and sound. The best stories, without
doubt, are the ones contained in the Book ofAllaah or told by the
Prophet . Those stories have great lessons and a good influence on our
hearts and conduct, especially when we know that they are truthful and
accurate. Some of the stories tell about ourscholars, their righteous
life and their great patience that can be inspiring to everyone in
times of trials.
Remind them of the importance of repentance and returning the rights
of others. Sick and healthy persons are commanded to turn to Allaah
with repentance because repentance is required atall times. Remind the
sick of this implicitly, explicitly or metaphorically by telling a
story.
Do not forget to educate the sick on the ritual acts of worship, such
as purity and cleanliness, maintaining Salaah (prayer), etc. If the
sick has knowledge, then there is no need to remind them of this,
because the reminder may be misunderstood and perceived as having bad
thoughtsabout the person. However, if thesick person is considered an
average person who may not know the rulings of some of these
obligations, then we should try our best to explain these to them.
Doctors should make sure that sand is available should the sick need
to make Tayammum (dry ablution) if they are unable to use water.
Hospitals should be informed of this issue so that they can facilitate
this matter in various departments.
We can try our best to make the sick share some of our own concerns or
business with them. This can be helpful to take the sick person out of
his closed circle that he resides within. We can also consult them in
these matters to get their mind off of their pain and suffering. Do
not, however, overburden someone illwith talk of your problems or
argumentative discussions. It's also important not to bring up
subjects that we know may upsetthem.
Relatives, friends and doctors should ask Allaah for the patient's
forgiveness. They should praise Allaah and thank Him for His Grace and
Gifts that cannot be numbered. Doctors cando all of the things
previously discussed if they ask Allaah for help and do all of this
for His Sake. Through their practice, doctors can be at worship all
the time if they perform work for Allaah's Sake and seeking His
Pleasure and reward.
Finally, we must all be aware of the rights that a sick person has
upon their Muslim physician. If the sick person complains of pain, the
doctor should attempt to raise his hope and promise to help him - even
if the case is seemingly hopeless - for nothing is difficult or
impossible with Allaah. The doctor should gradually inform the ailing
person and his family when of the nature of his illness reaches apoint
of seriousness and danger. To inform the sick of a serious condition
without such an introduction, a reminder and attempt to raise their
hopes of trust in Allaah may end up affecting the patient and their
family in a very negative way; possibly causing them to suffer and
worry needlessly.
Muslim doctors should always remember that the sick, infirmed or
diseased, is also a human being with feelings and emotions, and that
as their doctors, they have the ability to influence their patients.

Visiting the sick – I

Introduction
No one is free from illness, it's something that is in our genes
passed through generations; or it's because of something as simple as
what we ate for lunch. Just when you think it could never happen to
you, there it is and now you're left to cope with it — the good, the
bad and the ugly.... and sometimes it can get really ugly; and
sometimes you are even left to cope with it all alone. Our illnesses
can range from the common cold to the more serious and sometimes
terminal diseases, such as cancer.
There is a broad range of hardships that our bodies must endure
through an illness, but one thing that minor afflictions and severe
diseases have in common is that they debilitate usin some form. They
prevent us from living our lives as we chooseby inhibiting our
families and ourselves from carrying on with our normal day-to-day
routines. It is hard enough to struggle with the physical aspects of
an illness, but add to that the toll that it takes on us emotionally.
While we cope with our sickness, many times our families also cope
with our care. When we're sick or caring for someone that is, it can
drain what little energy we have left — leaving us feeling hopeless
and empty. We have become so reliant on searching for the cure in the
form of a pill - and while it is a sound practice for us all to put
our physical bodies in the care of doctors and medicine to help cure
our sickness - we often fail to treat our souls. As many of us know
alltoo well, there are not always medicinal cures for the physical
body. However, in sharp contrast,there is always a remedy ready and
waiting for our soul. Relying upon our Creator and our deen (religion)
can help us all through those tough times, giving us a renewed energy
and an optimistic outlook for our future at the time when things seem
to be going all wrong. Allaah is there for us in our time of need, but
we must compel ourselves torely on Him and then on our community.
Putting our priorities in order
Who among us in this life has notbeen touched with this trial through
a beloved family member or friend? What action did we take? Did we sit
by and donothing while there was suffering, or did we fulfill the
rights of the ailing person? Some of us have realized their duty and
fulfilled it.
Still, there are others who do not care and leave their sick alone —
making them prisoners of their agony and sadness, leaving them to the
worry and concern of theirown healthcare and ailment. Howmany of us
who fell sick and ended up being disappointed by our friends, whom we
had trusted and with whom we wasted our time? Disappointed because
upon becoming ill, thosevery friends were absent, nowhere to be found
nor heard from again. Illness is a true test of love and friendship.
Illness invokes fear in us all, but it's evenscarier to endure it
alone. It is a critical time in our life when we all need someone by
our side to help us get through it, to reassure us and also to remind
usof our deen. Ailments may linger and some may become very painful;
some may even stay withthe sick until the end of their life's journey.
Yet if the friends donot fulfill their duty toward their fellow
Muslim, then they have neglected his rights upon them. It does no good
for them to shedvain tears over their shortcomings out of sorrow and
sadness after the person has passed away.
However, we are all procrastinators when time comes to carry out good
deeds, especially those that can be difficult to deal with. Visiting
andcaring for those that are ill makesus all take a harsh look at our
own lives and makes us realize just how easily we can fall into such
circumstances; so, we avoid looking at it or being around it. Allaah
tells us that, we may hate something that is good for us, and visiting
the sick is one of those things we dislike. It is goodfor us to
reacquaint ourselves with the temporary state of our life on this
earth. At the same time it is hard and it can be very depressing, but
it is an importantact that we should not be put off for "some other
time". There is no other time - only right now. We may never get
another opportunity for tomorrow . . . and not just to give our care
and support to those who are ailing, but also to say those things that
are in our hearts. We should make every effort to tell someonehow much
they mean to us and also to be the one that gets the reward of
reminding them about Islam at their most trying and painful time. We
will always be busy and have something else to do - there will never
be that perfect time so we must put our priorities in order. What is
most important to us — a few minutesof relaxation on the couch or our
brother or sister in Islam at their greatest time of need? It only
takes a few minutes to visit someone, yet our visit could leavea
long-lasting impression on them and on their family. We must look
outside of our own self-circle and place ourselves in the position of
those that are ill. Would we want to be left alone to suffer, or would
we rather see the smiling faces of our loved ones by our side,
reassuring us ofour recovery and of the Hereafter? Our priorities
determine our actions.
The obligation of visiting the sick
Obligation and responsibility as Muslims toward one another should
play a big role in the decisions we make and the actions we take.
As Muslims it is our duty to strive our best to help others and extend
a hand toward them, It is your brother's right upon us that we hate to
see him harmed and step forward to block that harm. If he is touched
by any harm, then we must share with him thepain and feel the sadness
with him. Yet, if our heart is dead and we are careless because the
affliction is not immediately uponus, then such behavior is cruel and
contrary to the brotherly feelings that Muslims should havein their
hearts. A believer suffers the pain that touches his brother,as
Allaah's Messenger said: " The example of believers is in their
affection, mercy among themselves is like one body; when a part of
this body complains, the whole body responds with sleeplessness and
fever." [Al-Bukhaari and Muslim]
That true kinship and empathy for another's pain is what should push
us to find out what bothers our fellow Muslims and will not allow us
to rest until that affliction has been resolved. If wesucceed in
helping, then our face will shine with joy and our conscience will
become full of peacefulness.
In this life, man does not live a solitary existence. He lives within
a community that contains different types of people - both negative
and positive influences. As Muslims, we try our best to strive to be
positive and effective in our dealings with one another.This is true
even when we deal with people of different faiths. It is because Islam
calls for kindness and good conduct with others. Among these kind
dealings are the visitation and consolation of the sick.
Throughout the Sunnah, we read about visitation of the sick repeatedly
in the pages of ahadeeth. Al-Bukhaari narrated on the authority of Abu
Moosaa Al-Ash'ari that Allaah's Messenger said: "Feed the hungry,
visit the sick and free the captives." Also "The Prophet used to visit
his companions while they were sick." Again Al-Bukhaari narrated that
Jaabir Ibn 'Abdullaah said: "I became sick and both the Prophet and
Abu Bakr came walking to visit me." So, there is no doubt that
visiting thesick is from the Sunnah of the Prophet and has many
virtues, such as creating closer relationships. It is imperative that
the sick receive kind companionship, because often times they become
isolated and lonely due to their illness. A shortvisit from a friend
or relative makes them feel valued, loved and gets their mind off of
their pain. The family of the patient will also experience some of
those same feelings of isolation and loneliness if they are left with
the difficult job of caring forthose that are ill. Just an
acknowledgement from the Muslim community asking about their sick
family members shows compassion for our fellow Muslims, and softens
our hearts towards one another. Finally we are able to attain an
excellent reward from our Creator for visiting the sick.

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