Questions Regarding Jinn Magic and Conjuring By Shaykh Salih Al-Fawzan

Magic, jinn possession, the evil eye, envy, amulets, astrology, and conjuring spirits — these are not fringe topics in Islamic theology. They are matters that the Qur'an addresses directly, that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) warned about repeatedly, and that affect Muslims in every part of the world. Yet many Muslims hold confused, incorrect, or culturally-derived beliefs about these subjects rather than understanding what the Qur'an and authentic Sunnah actually establish.

Questions Regarding Jinn, Magic, and Conjuring by Shaykh Salih al-Fawzan brings clarity to all of these matters in a structured Q&A format — addressing the most frequently asked questions with precise, evidenced answers grounded entirely in the Qur'an and Sunnah.

What This Book Covers

Jinn and Their Reality

What are the jinn? What is the Islamic position on their ability to interact with humans? What is jinn possession (mass) and how does it differ from epilepsy? How should a Muslim understand and respond to claims of jinn-related illness? Shaykh al-Fawzan answers each of these from the evidence.

Magic — Its Reality, Prohibition, and Rulings

Magic (sihr) is real — affirmed in the Qur'an and Sunnah. It is also strictly prohibited in Islam and one of the seven major destructive sins. The Shaykh addresses what magic actually is, how it is done, what its effects are, who practices it and what ruling applies to them, and what the Islamic means of protection and cure are.

The Evil Eye and Envy

The evil eye (al-'ayn) is confirmed in authentic hadith. The Shaykh addresses its reality, how it affects people, what the evidenced means of protection are (including ruqyah and the morning and evening adhkar), and how to distinguish legitimate Islamic protection from superstition and prohibited amulets.

Amulets, Palm Reading, Astrology, and Other Prohibited Matters

Questions about love potions, amulets and talismans, palm reading, seeking the help of fortune tellers, astrology versus astronomy, and protecting the newborn are all addressed — with the Islamic ruling on each and its evidential basis.

About the Author

Shaykh Salih ibn Fawzan al-Fawzan is a member of the Permanent Committee for Islamic Research and Fatwa and one of the senior scholars of Saudi Arabia. His answers on these subjects are among the most reliable and widely referenced available in English. Published by Authentic Statements Publications.

Who This Book Is For

Any Muslim who has encountered claims about magic, possession or the evil eye — in their own family, community, or culture — and wants to know what Islam actually establishes rather than what tradition has added. Also valuable for those performing or seeking ruqyah, and for anyone who wants to distinguish legitimate Islamic protection from prohibited practice.

Continue Reading

These matters sit at the heart of tawheed — our article on Kitab at-Tawheed covers the foundational text that treats amulets, fortune-telling and seeking blessings from objects. See also our guide to the best aqeedah books for beginners and the same Shaykh's Commentary on the Creed of al-Imam al-Tahawi.